The celebrations took place with the participation of military personnel.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Flag Day
In Kyiv, near the “Batkivshchyna-Mother” monument, the Day of the State Flag was celebrated on the morning of August 23. President Volodymyr Zelensky, military and political officials took part in the events.
In his speech, the president addressed everyone who works for the state, protects it and feels it as their home. Zelensky noted that today, as over the years, we are united by the blue and yellow flag.
“Now in this war we are fighting for the right to justice, for our own, our freedom, our dignity, our security, our own state. And on the fact that the criminals who came to destroy Ukraine and brought ruins to our home will definitely have ruins for themselves,” he noted.
The president added that the tricolors will not be left alone in Ukraine.
“Glory to all who fight and work for Ukraine. Eternal gratitude to all the heroes of different times who fought for Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!” the president concluded his speech.
