Kyiv Holds Flag Day Ceremony With Visiting European Leaders
President Volodymyr Zelensky led the National Flag Day raising ceremony in Kyiv on Sunday, Aug. 23, attended by top state officials and leaders from six Nordic and Baltic nations. During his address, Zelensky highlighted the presence of the historic 1991 “Flag of Independence” and stated that Russia’s invasions are driven by a “maniacal dream” to erase Ukraine’s existence, a goal he vowed the…
President Volodymyr Zelensky led a National Flag Day ceremony in Kyiv on Sunday, marking the historic Aug. 24, 1991 declaration of Ukraine's independence. Zelensky emphasized the flag's significance as a symbol of national pride and a source of warmth and emotion for Ukrainians, regardless of their location. He underscored that the flag remains the greatest irritant for Russia, which he claimed sought to strip Ukraine of its symbols, freedom, and independence.
The ceremony was attended by top Ukrainian officials, including Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi, as well as visiting European leaders from six Nordic and Baltic nations. These dignitaries, including Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, delivered remarks during the event.
The international officials' presence at the flag-raising ceremony underscores the continued support of Ukraine's allies. The visiting leaders will engage in bilateral and multilateral talks with Zelensky over the course of their two-day visit, which includes Flag Day and Independence Day commemorations. They will also participate in the NB8 format summit and a Coalition of the Willing meeting in Kyiv on Monday.
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