Celebrating Ukraine's Independence Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the people of Ukraine from Independence Square, highlighting that this location symbolizes our independence.
This was part of his message to the Ukrainian people in honor of Independence Day.
«We are building a Ukraine that will have the strength to live in peace and security. So that our children and grandchildren can celebrate Independence Day under their flags, in tranquility and confidence about the future. With gratitude to those who defended our country in this war for independence», - stated Zelensky.
He emphasized that it is worth living for this goal. «This is our stand», - said the president.
Zelensky also pointed out that Ukraine will no longer be subjected to the shame that the «Russians» call a «compromise».
«We need a just peace. Only we can decide what our future holds. The world knows this. Ukraine is recognized as an equal partner», - he stressed.
He noted that this was the Ukraine he represented a week ago in the United States.
«Today, both the USA and Europe acknowledge: Ukraine has not yet won, but it certainly has not lost. Ukraine has earned its independence. It is not a victim; it is a fighter. Ukraine does not ask; it offers. Strong partnership and alliance. We say: «We need the EU», but we are also needed by it. Everyone recognizes this», - Zelensky stated.
He assured that Ukraine will achieve sustainable peace.
«We will achieve it because we will receive security guarantees strong enough that no one in the world will even think about attacking Ukraine. This is not only our goal; it is what we want to pass on to our children and grandchildren: a strong, equal, European, independent Ukraine», - he concluded.
Remember, on August 24, Ukraine celebrates the 34th anniversary of its independence declaration. This holiday commemorates the adoption of the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine by the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR on August 24, 1991, which established the new status of the state. This status was ultimately confirmed by the nationwide referendum on December 1, 1991, when 90.32% of citizens supported independence. This year, the national holiday is celebrated for the fourth time amidst a full-scale war waged by Russia against the Ukrainian people.
