Western leaders and ambassadors congratulate Ukrainian defenders
Pravda Ukraine
Western top officials and ambassadors posted greetings for Ukraine’s defenders to celebrate 1 October, the Day of Defenders of Ukraine.
Source: European Pravda
Quote from Bridgen Brink, US Ambassador: “On behalf of the American people, I join millions of Ukrainians today in commemorating Defenders Day. We honor the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the veterans who have served your country, and those who continue to fight.”
On behalf of the American people, I join millions of Ukrainians today in commemorating Defenders Day. We honor the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the veterans who have served your country, and those who continue to fight. pic.twitter.com/LSRh72UWg1
— Ambassador Bridget A. Brink (@USAmbKyiv) October 1, 2023
Quote from Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament: “Today we honour the brave defenders of Ukraine, those on the frontline & the fallen soldiers. On Ukraine’s Defender Day, we salute the courage, defiance & resilience of those not only fighting to protect their homeland, but also standing up for our values.”
Today we honour the brave defenders of Ukraine, those on the frontline & the fallen soldiers.
On Ukraine’s Defender Day, we salute the courage, defiance & resilience of those not only fighting to protect their homeland, but also standing up for our values.#SlavaUkraini 🇪🇺🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/QhOlLpwDtM
— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) October 1, 2023
Details: Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, posted a photo from Ukraine where he lit a candle in memory of the fallen.
Quote from Josep Borrell: “With the 09:00 minute of silence, we remember those who paid the highest price to defend their country & our collective freedom.”
Today’s Ukraine Defenders Day is testimony to the heroic fight of the Ukrainian people for their liberty, against Russia’s barbaric war of aggression.
With the 9 AM minute of silence, we remember those who paid the highest price to defend their country & our collective freedom. pic.twitter.com/pNBc1DkbBV
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) October 1, 2023
More details: Katarina Mathernova, the new EU ambassador to Ukraine, posted a photo from President Zelenskyy’s official ceremony of awarding defenders of Ukraine, some posthumously, noting that it evokes strong emotions.
Background:
- US President Joe Biden called on Congress to prevent problems with aid to Ukraine after the temporary budget was approved without this item.
- Meanwhile, the UK Defence Secretary admitted that in the future, some Western training for the Ukrainian military, as well as weapons production, could take place in Ukraine.
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