Relations between the Ukrainian President and the Belarusian opposition in exile have been chilly, notwithstanding the fact that they are both ostensibly allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine have been awarded the 2023 Charlemagne Prize for their fight to defend democracy against an unprovoked and unjustified war started by Russia. The award underscores the fact that Ukraine is part of Europe and that its people and government – headed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – support and defend European values, and therefore deserve to enter swiftly into accession negotiations with the European Union.
Please join us in a panel discussion on the Charlemagne Prize in Germany: Its History, Arlington Connection and 2022 Award to Belarusian Activists. The International Charlemagne Prize is awarded annually in Aachen, Germany, to recognize exceptional work done for European unity. Since Arlington is a sister city of Aachen, Arlington representatives have been invited to
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people on Friday were awarded a prize that the German city of Aachen gives for contributions to European unity.