Tallinn receives honorary title 'City of Saviors' from Ukraine's Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded Tallinn the honorary title of 'City of Saviors'. The Estonian capital earned the distinction for its support of the Ukrainian people, including humanitarian aid and assistance to war refugees.

Tallinn has been awarded the honorary title "City of Saviors" by Ukrainian President [Volodymyr Zelensky](/politicians/volodymyr-zelensky), recognising the Estonian capital's sustained commitment to supporting Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion began in 2022.

The title was granted in recognition of Tallinn's efforts to assist the Ukrainian people through humanitarian aid programmes and its welcoming of war refugees who have fled the conflict. Estonia has been among the most generous per-capita donors to Ukraine among European nations.

Tallinn joins a select group of cities across the world that have received this distinction from the Ukrainian president, which is awarded to municipalities that have demonstrated exceptional solidarity with Ukraine during wartime. The honour reflects the close ties between Estonia and Ukraine, both of which share a history of living under Soviet occupation and a strong desire to defend democratic values and sovereignty.