Ukrainian President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy has bestowed the Order of Princess Olga upon President of the EU Parliament Roberta Metsola.
The Order of Princess Olga is a Ukrainian civil decoration, featuring Olga of Kiev and was bestowed on Metsola for her significant personal contribution to the consolidation of international support for Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
Metsola said: "It means a great deal to me personally and is symbolic of the special bond the European Parliament has with Ukrainians. We are with Ukraine today and we will be with them tomorrow."
Metsola personally visited Ukraine recently and while speaking to the EU Parliament about her visit, appealed for more logistical, humanitarian and military support for the country.