Andriy Parubiy hands over state awards and merit badges to MPs / ATO participants

Press Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Secretariat
18 October 2016, 16:00










On Tuesday, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Andriy Parubiy, handed over state awards and merit badges to members of the Ukrainian Parliament / participants in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on the occasion of the Defender of Ukraine Day.

In particular, Andriy Parubiy granted President's 25th Independence Anniversary medal for considerable contribution to defending of Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, courage and heroism during combat activities and also for active public activity.

The participants in respective meeting commemorated those killed in the ATO having given their lives for Ukraine.