The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced Monday that it will honor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award “for his courageous fight against tyranny.”
The foundation further cited his “indomitable stance for freedom and democracy” in a video titled “We stand with Ukraine.”
It also announced the award on Twitter, saying, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to receive the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to receive the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award.https://t.co/XHwH0Mwj9A
— The Reagan Foundation and Institute (@RonaldReagan) March 7, 2022
According to the foundation, Zelensky will be only the 11th recipient of its highest honor.
“Although a political novice with no military background, President Zelenskyy has earned the respect of Ukraine and those around the world by refusing to flee the capital, urging Ukrainians to resist, and crafting a successful communications strategy that has won over European leaders and citizens,” it wrote.
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Chairman of the foundation and institute board of trustees Fred Ryan said, “The world applauds President Zelenskyy and all that he stands for — democracy, individual liberty, freedom and hope,” in a statement.
“These are the values and principles that Ronald Reagan fought for all his life and what his foundation promotes today,” he added.
“President Zelenskyy’s devotion to the cause of freedom is truly a symbol of man’s highest aspiration. He deserves to receive the Reagan Freedom Award.”
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In 1992, the award was given to former General Secretary and President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev by former President Ronald Reagan.
