According to Ukrinform, Zelensky said this in a post on Facebook.
"Ukraine is a country of incredible people — smart, strong, and talented. True legends from different fields and generations. What unites them is their ability to inspire, to bring glory to our nation on the global stage, and to make history today," Zelensky said.
He noted that it was a great honor for him to present this award to such outstanding individuals.
Video: Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram
This year's laureates include Serge Lifar, Anatoliy Kryvolap, Vasyl Zinkevych, James Temerty, Liudmyla Monastyrska, Volodymyr Horbulin, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Andrii Semianiv, and Sviatoslav Vakarchuk — as well as those "whose names cannot be revealed but whose contributions allow the enemy to feel Ukraine's strength and made Operation Spiderweb possible."
"We are proud to have such people. They are our shared pride and proof that the strength of Ukraine lies in its people," Zelensky said.
"Glory to everyone who is making history — in culture, in sports, and, most importantly, in defending our independence," Zelensky said.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
