Today, I signed a decree conferring state awards on 53 Ukrainians from various regions of Ukraine. Behind each of these awards are stories of strength and responsibility. Among them are people who rescued the wounded from under the rubble after shelling, restored and restarted power stations, bringing light back to people’s homes, performed surgeries on the injured without sleep or rest, and found the strength within to volunteer and help others. Each of them, in their own place, supported the people and the country when it was hardest. They rescued, treated, restored, supported, never let anyone lose hope, and revived faith. It is thanks to such people that Ukraine has endured and continues to live. I thank everyone for just being there. You are our strength. Glory to Ukraine!(Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський)