President Honors Ukrainian Scientists with State Awards

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, recently met with Ukrainian scientists to honor them with state awards and confer honorary titles. During the meeting, the President highlighted the significant contributions of Ukrainian scientists during wartime, emphasizing their role in developing technologies and inventions utilized by warriors on the front lines and medical personnel. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the scientists for their dedication and work, stating, “We are engaging young specialists as well as highly respected and experienced professionals. I see various directions, different types of weapons, different defense systems. This is evident in technologies, electronic warfare systems, naval drones, and more.”

The discussions during the meeting focused on ways to enhance the implementation of scientific developments in the defense-industrial complex, with the President instructing the Ministry of Strategic Industries to establish closer communication with scientists. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of supporting scientists by providing financial rewards for patented inventions and innovative developments, aiming to elevate their social status and retain talent within Ukraine. He stressed the need for motivating factors beyond love and patriotism to ensure that talented individuals remain in the country.

The President also reviewed a presentation on defense research and developments by Ukrainian scientists, highlighting the importance of scaling the most relevant technologies and innovations. The meeting underscored the ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration between scientists and the government to optimize the utilization of scientific advancements in defense. For more information, visit the official website of the President of Ukraine.