Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra – Honorary Ambassador in the field of Cultural Diplomacy

On December 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held the Honorary Ambassador of Ukraine 2025 award ceremony, honouring individuals and teams who strengthened Ukraine’s position worldwide.

Congratulations to the 2025 awardees! They are:

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra – Honorary Ambassador in the field of Cultural Diplomacy

Oleksandr Usyk – Honorary Ambassador in the field of Sports Diplomacy

Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen – Honorary Ambassador in the field of Expert Diplomacy

Felicity Spector – Honorary Ambassador in the field of Culinary Diplomacy

MHP – Honorary Ambassador in the field of Economic Diplomacy

The team of the Faculty of Law, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy – Honorary Ambassadors in the field of Scientific and Educational Diplomacy

Caolan Robertson – Honorary Ambassador in the field of Digital Diplomacy

Vyshyvanka Day – winner in the field of Cultural Heritage

Yurii Shevelov – winner in the “Cause of Life” category (posthumously)

The ceremony took place on Diplomatic Service Day and was attended by First Lady Olena Zelenska, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, diplomats, artists, public leaders, and media representatives.

Andrii Sybiha emphasised that Ukrainian diplomacy has united the world around Ukraine and that cultural diplomacy is a key part of this process. He noted that Ukrainian culture is an element of national security.

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