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The Ukraine Freedom Summit Awards Gala · London, September 2025
The London Summit's black-tie gala brought together the veterans who lived the war and the leaders who stand with them — for a night of recognition, gratitude, and the presentation of the Freedom Award.
The evening
The evening opened with a reception that brought together veterans, world leaders, defence figures, and supporters of Ukraine from across the globe.
A formal dinner honoured the courage of Ukraine's veterans and the allies standing with them — hosted by Sky News' Pete Graves, with a charity auction supporting veteran recovery.
The evening's centrepiece: Ukrainian veterans presented the Freedom Award to those whose leadership has made a decisive difference for Ukraine — including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
A musical performance and afterparty closed the night — a celebration of solidarity, resilience, and the friendships forged across the Summit.
The Freedom Award
There is no higher recognition than the gratitude of those who did the fighting. At the gala, Ukrainian veterans themselves presented the Freedom Award — a moment that turned a diplomatic evening into something deeply human, and that the cameras carried far beyond the room.
In partnership
The gala was staged alongside the National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries and the partners who made the Summit possible — uniting industry, government, and the veterans at the heart of it all.
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