Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko receives award in Center City

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Ukraine president accepts award in Philadelphia
Ukraine president accepts award in Philadelphia: as seen on Action News at 11 p.m., February 20, 2019

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The President of Ukraine was in Philadelphia Wednesday night to accept an award and share his hope for peace in his country.



President Petro Poroshenko received the International Statesman Award at a World Affairs Council of Philadelphia event in Center City.



During his keynote speech, Poroshenko discussed what it is like leading a country in the face of international aggression.



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