Brussels – On Sunday, European Union leaders commemorated Ukraine’s independence day, emphasizing ongoing support for Kyiv in its struggle against Russian aggression, reports 24brussels.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, expressed solidarity on her X account, stating: “A free, democratic and independent Ukraine. That’s what you are fighting for. That’s what our efforts are all about. We are with you, for as long as it takes because a free Ukraine is a free Europe. Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!”
“A free, democratic and independent Ukraine. That’s what you are fighting for. That’s what our efforts are all about. We are with you, for as long as it takes because a free Ukraine is a free Europe.
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!”
Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, also delivered a video message: “Congratulations to all Ukrainians on your Independence Day! Your courage and hope for peace inspire all of us. We stand with you side by side. Our future is together in the European Union. Slava Ukraini!”
“Congratulations to all Ukrainians on your Independence Day! Your courage and hope for peace inspire all of us. We stand with you side by side. Our future is together in the European Union. Slava Ukraini!”
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, remarked: “With Ukraine, for all of Europe. For three and a half years, Europe’s support to Ukraine has remained unwavering. Today, on Independence Day, we reaffirm our commitment to peace in Ukraine. A real peace built on security, strength, and sovereignty.”
“With Ukraine, for all of Europe. For three and a half years, Europe’s support to Ukraine has remained unwavering. Today, on Independence Day, we reaffirm our commitment to peace in Ukraine. A real peace built on security, strength, and sovereignty.”
How did the 1991 referendum secure Ukraine’s independence?
This year marks the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence declaration. The proclamation by the Ukrainian parliament in 1991 was a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s transition from a Soviet republic to an independent state.
The declaration was confirmed by a nationwide referendum on December 1, 1991, in which over 90% of voters expressed support for independence. In addition, in 2024, European Union leaders reaffirmed their significant political, financial, humanitarian, and military support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian invasion.
“Europe will always be at Ukraine’s side, because Ukraine is Europe.”
