Yesterday marked 40 years since the Chornobyl nuclear catastrophe. It was an honor to participate in the candle ceremony and awarding of the rescuers in the Chornobyl disaster. These people saved many lives and risked their own health. Thank you for your courage.
I presented state awards to the liquidators of the Chornobyl disaster, rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, and plant personnel who ensured the operation of the Chornobyl NPP during the Russian occupation in 2022 and mitigated the consequences of last year’s Russian drone strike on the confinement.
Thank you for your courage, resilience, and professionalism under extremely difficult conditions. Your work protects lives in Ukraine and far beyond its borders.