Kyiv, Ukraine. 24th Aug, 2025. American Pastor Mark Burns, founder and CEO of The NOW Television Network, holds his Order of Merit, 3rd Class medal after the presentation by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during ceremonies marking Ukrainian Independence Day at Sophia Square, August 24, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Zelensky hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, for the event. Credit: Ukraine Presidency/Ukrainian Presidential Press Office/Alamy Live News

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