President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the laureates of the 2025 Boris Paton National Prize of Ukraine and presented them with diplomas and honorary badges.
The awards were presented to scientists who have made significant contributions in the development of medicine, the renovation of armaments and military equipment, the creation of materials for advanced weaponry, the protection of critical infrastructure, the improvement of crime prevention, and the development of unmanned systems, missiles, and ammunition, as well as the enhancement of military planning – a total of 73 laureates with 10 scientific projects.
The President thanked the scientists for their contribution to the integrity and strength of our state.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine takes pride in the achievements of its scientists and needs the implementation of their research into practical applications.
“It is no secret that each of you, through your work, strengthens Ukraine every day – where it is most needed, and right now, during the war. Our defense capabilities, the production of our Ukrainian power, our weapons, our unmanned systems, missiles, ammunition, and so on,” said the Head of State.
The President stressed that the scientists’ work will help Ukraine overcome various challenges and threats.
“All of this is extremely valuable; all of this proves – and this is no secret either – that our Ukrainian science is alive. No matter how difficult it may be for scientists. And science, alongside the army, alongside diplomacy, is just as effective a force in countering Russian evil. And our science works, grows, which is especially important during the war; it creates, and it makes Ukraine stronger,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
The Boris Paton National Prize of Ukraine, a state award, was established in May 2021. The President awards it to recognize scientific research that contributes to the development of the humanities, natural and technical sciences, medicine, education, and environmental protection.
