Today, during the celebrations of Independence Day of Ukraine, the President presented the award to the head of Donetsk Oblast.
"I view this award primarily as recognition for the entire team of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, our communities, and the people who work for the region every day under extraordinarily difficult conditions. For those who remain beside the people under shelling, help evacuees, maintain the vital operations of towns and villages, and do everything possible to ensure that Donetsk Oblast holds firm.
I sincerely thank President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the high assessment of our work, for his constant attention to Donetsk Oblast, and for his support of front-line regions. It is extremely important for us to feel that the state sees this daily labor and the price the region pays for Ukraine's freedom.
This award obligates us to work even harder. Many difficult tasks lie ahead, but the main goal remains unchanged—to preserve our people, support the region, and bring closer the day when all of Donetsk Oblast will once again live under a peaceful Ukrainian sky.
Thank you to everyone who stands by us and works every day for this cause. Glory to Ukraine!" emphasized Vadym Filashkin.