Zelenskyy awarded Svyrydenko and Shmyhal the Order of Yaroslav the Wise, 5th Class
On the occasion of Ukrainian Statehood Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded state honors to former Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal.
According to the document, Svyrydenko and Shmyhal were awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th Class.
The decree states that the awards were granted “for significant contributions to strengthening Ukrainian statehood, for the courage and dedication demonstrated in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, for substantial personal contributions to the development of various spheres of public life, and conscientious performance of professional duties.”
July 15 is celebrated in Ukraine as Ukrainian Statehood Day. The holiday was established by a presidential decree in 2021 to honor the traditions of Ukrainian statehood, which date back to the times of Kievan Rus’.
The corresponding decree No. 604/2026 was published on the head of state’s website.
As a reminder, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree awarding Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces, the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, First Class.
On the occasion of Ukrainian Statehood Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conferred the title of “Honored Artist of Ukraine” on Andriy Khlyvnyuk, frontman of the band “Boombox.” The head of state signed the corresponding decree on July 15.
As a reminder, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law establishing a new state award—the Order of Europe. It will be awarded to Ukrainian citizens and foreigners for outstanding contributions to supporting Ukraine’s European course.
