Portuguese decorated by Zelensky: "I'm still processing it today"
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Portuguese decorated by Zelensky: "I'm still processing it today"

Sábado29 August 2026 at 08:00

Luís Alves, director of the National Agency Erasmus+ Youth in Action, was surprised during the celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence when he was called by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Portuguese ended up being decorated by Zelensky during the event.

The moment was described by Luís Alves as being "a very big emotion", as he revealed in an interview with SÁBADO magazine. Alves himself admitted to still be processing what happened that day.

The ceremony took place in the context of the official celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, an event that brings together international representatives and figures from other countries. The distinction awarded to Luís Alves presumably recognizes the work developed by the agency he leads in supporting young people.

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