Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Zelensky Awards Duda Highest Honor During Kyiv Farewell Visit
Ukrainian President Zelensky gave a special award to the outgoing Polish President Duda.
They met in Kyiv as Duda prepares to leave his position in August.
They honored fallen soldiers together.
They also talked about how Ukraine and Poland can work together in the EU and with NATO.
Poland has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, helping with weapons and taking in refugees since the war started.
This visit was to show continued support during this time.
Ukrainian President Zelensky awarded Polish President Duda the Order of Freedom.
The meeting took place in Kyiv as a farewell before Duda's departure in August.
Duda and Zelensky participated in a wreath-laying ceremony.
Leaders discussed developing Kyiv-Warsaw relations within the EU and NATO.
Poland has been a key ally, providing weapons and support since the 2022 invasion.
- Who
- Volodymyr Zelensky and Andrzej Duda
- What
- Zelensky awarded Duda the Order of Freedom.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Why
- As a farewell gesture and to discuss ongoing cooperation.
- Leaders
- Zelensky and Duda
- Award
- Order of Freedom
- Location
- Kyiv
- Event
- Meeting and wreath-laying
- Duda's Departure
- August
- Topics
- EU and NATO relations
