In Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom John Healey visited a hospital where Navy servicemen wounded in battles with Russian occupiers are being treated.
The Head of State thanked the warriors for defending Ukraine and awarded them the Orders “For Courage,” III class.
"Congratulations on Navy Day. I am very grateful for your fight, your service, and your defense of Ukraine. I wish you a speedy recovery. You are our strength; thank you on behalf of all Ukrainians," the Head of State noted.
The UK Defense Secretary noted that our warriors inspire not only Ukrainians but also other nations, including the British.
President Zelenskyy also awarded military medics with the Orders “For Courage,” III class, and the Orders of Danylo Halytskyi.
"Thank you for saving our warriors, for treating them. Your energy is very important, because you are bringing our warriors back to life," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
