Wadephul receives Zelensky’s Order of Merit – however second class | EUROtoday
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Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul receives a medal for his help in Ukraine. According to the statute, the extent doesn’t correspond to his ministerial rank.
Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) was awarded the Second Class Order “For Merit” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj. However, in accordance with the order’s statutes, “ministers of sovereign states” truly obtain the primary class order. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) was awarded the Order of Merit First Class by Zelensky in 2024. It was unclear why Wadephul solely acquired the second degree. A request to the presidential workplace initially went unanswered.
Johann Wadephul is honored for “consistent support of Ukraine”.
According to the statute, the second stage is definitely supposed for deputies of heads of presidency and parliament, ministers and heads of different central authorities and ambassadors.
The assertion mentioned Wadephul was being honored for his constant help of Ukraine and his emphasis on dependable safety ensures. Germany can be a pacesetter in Europe within the quantity of help it offers to the nation attacked by Russia. Thanks to the anti-aircraft protection offered by Berlin, many lives have been saved.
Ukraine has been defending itself in opposition to a Russian invasion with Western assist for simply over 4 years.
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