Zelensky calls for unity on Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the country’s 32nd Independence Day on Thursday by appealing for unity in the face of Russia’s invasion, which began exactly 18 months ago.
In a video message released on Thursday, Mr Zelensky thanked soldiers, armament workers, electricians, journalists, deminers, teachers, doctors and athletes for their efforts and recalled the sacrifices made.
“Everyone who works and gives work to others is important. All those who pay taxes helped support the armed forces and ensure “future victory,” Mr Zelensky said.
Ukraine’s Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence from the Soviet Union adopted on Aug. 24, 1991.
In spite of some success in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces, Moscow continues to control almost one-fifth of its neighbour’s territory, including the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Soldier shot dead during robbery attack in Benin
Ms Nwabuzor said investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack was ongoing.
States
Police arrest couple for allegedly stealing neighbour’s two-year-old son
He added that the suspect also revealed to the detectives that he handed the child over to his wife, who took him to Katsina state.
NationWide
Conflicting dates on Tinubu’s certificate may be due to clerk mistake: Chicago University
In response, Mr Tinubu’s lawyers said that the inconsistencies should be blamed on the clerk, which seems to corroborate CSU’s stance on the matter.
States
Troops destroy illegal refinery in Delta
Mr Nwachukwu added that the oil thieves fled upon sighting the advancement of troops.
States
Gov. Sule replaces commissioner-nominee
“The governor sent this nominee to enable us screen and confirm him so that Nassarawa Eggon will have a representative in the state executive council,” he said.
States
Kebbi’s Gov. Idris mourns two customs officers killed by bandits
Mr Idris assured security agencies of government support as they push to secure the state and generate actionable intelligence to deal with bandits and other criminal elements.
