Zelensky Awards Melania Trump Ukraine’s Top Order of Princess Olha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olha, 1st Class, recognizing her contribution to humanitarian support for Ukraine and efforts to help Ukrainian children and civilians affected by Russia’s war.According to a presidential decree dated Nov. 2, 2026, the award recognizes Melania Trump’s humanitarian, human rights and charitable work aimed at rescuing Ukrainian children and citizens affected by Russian aggression, including those illegally deported or forcibly displaced from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.The decree, published under No. 1079/2026, names Melania Trump as the recipient of the Order of Princess Olha, 1st Class.The Order of Princess Olha is a Ukrainian state award recognizing women for outstanding achievements in public, professional and charitable activities.Melania Trump is set to bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White House on Thursday, Nov. 5, following her reported role in securing a ceasefire around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region.According to a White House statement, she independently initiated contacts between the two countries and will deliver remarks on the ceasefire at 11 a.m. ET.The administration described the initiative as an unprecedented diplomatic effort by an American first lady but provided no details about the representatives expected to attend or the ceasefire terms. Other Topics of Interest Democrats Sweep Both Chambers of US Congress as Trump Suffers Defeat Democrats seize both chambers of Congress, with Hakeem Jeffries poised to become the first Black House speaker as Trump’s Republicans suffer major losses. The five-day ceasefire around Oleshky ended on Nov. 1 after a humanitarian operation that evacuated several hundred civilians.The operation, which began on Oct. 27 under an agreement between Kyiv and Moscow, involved Melania Trump and her team, with the US acting as a guarantor of the sides’ commitments, Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.Around 80% of those evacuated reportedly chose to move to Ukrainian-controlled territory. However, Ukrainian military personnel raised concerns that Russian forces may have used the pause in fighting to rotate troops and move equipment.Lubinets disputed reports of violations, saying the military equipment observed was being used for demining.Several hundred people, potentially as many as 1,000, reportedly remain in Oleshky. Lubinets said humanitarian assistance had been delivered to those who stayed and that similar evacuation operations could be organized monthly. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 90% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.