Zelenskyy gives posthumous medals to families of Irish volunteers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave medals to the families of Irish volunteer soldiers killed in action defending Ukraine in the war against Russia during a meeting in Dublin on 2 December.

Source: Office of the President of Ukraine

Quote from Zelenskyy: "For me, it is an honour to meet you today, to get to know you, and to personally present the awards of your children who gave their lives for Ukraine. This is an honour for Ukraine. Our people's freedom was defended at such an immense price."

Details: Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska met with the families of Irish military volunteers Graham Dale, Robert Deegan and Alex Ryzhuk, who were killed in action in the war against Russia.

During the meeting, the president expressed his condolences to their families and presented them in person with the Order For Courage, Third Class, which was awarded posthumously to the soldiers.

Zelenskyy thanked the families for raising sons who, despite living far from Ukraine, stood up to defend it. He emphasised that Ukrainians hold the bravery and sacrifice of the Irish soldiers in the highest regard.

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