Kyrylo Budanov Met with Head of the House of Habsburg Karl von Habsburg

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This week, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov held a meeting with Honorary President of the Pan-European Union of Austria and Head of the House of Habsburg Karl von Habsburg.

Kyrylo Budanov thanked Karl von Habsburg for his long-standing support for Ukraine and his clear and principled stance on defending our country's sovereignty and European integration.

"Everyone who stands up for Ukraine today is our ally. Such international solidarity inspires us and brings us closer to a shared victory," the Head of the Office of the President emphasized.

At the instruction of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kyrylo Budanov awarded Karl von Habsburg the Order of Merit, III class, for his contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, promoting Ukraine on the international stage, and his active charitable work.

During the meeting, the parties discussed deepening cooperation within European institutions. Kyrylo Budanov noted that the shared goal of Ukraine and its partners is to build a strong, secure, and united Europe, in which our country has its rightful place.