Independence Day

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda arrives in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda arrived in Kyiv for a two-day visit to attend events marking Ukraine's National Flag Day and Independence Day, he said on X on Aug. 23.

23 August, 09:14 AM

German Foreign Minister Wadephul arrives in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day to discuss support for Ukraine, joint drone development and deeper strategic cooperation, Germany's Foreign Office said on Aug. 22.

22 August, 11:57 AM

European Commission raises Ukrainian flag in Brussels ahead of Independence Day

The European Commission raised the Ukrainian flag in Brussels ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day on Aug. 24, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Aug. 22.

22 August, 10:16 AM

EUCO head Costa to visit Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day

European Council President Antonio Costa will attend a Coalition of the Willing meeting in Kyiv on Aug. 24, coinciding with Ukraine’s Independence Day, Costa’s press office confirmed on Aug. 21.

21 August, 10:44 PM

Former VP Pence, Kellogg to visit Kyiv on Independence Day

Former U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg and former Vice President Mike Pence will attend an Independence Day prayer breakfast in Kyiv on Aug. 24, a source in the President’s Office told NV on Aug. 21.

21 August, 08:50 PM

Witkoff, Kushner may visit Kyiv for Ukraine’s 35th independence anniversary

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are likely to visit Kyiv in the second half of August to take part in events marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, RFE/RL reported on July 30, citing two people familiar with the travel plans.

30 July, 11:47 PM

Zelenskyy congratulates U.S. and Trump on Independence Day

Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the United States on Independence Day, thanking Americans for their support and reaffirming Ukraine's commitment to shared values of freedom and independence on July 4.

4 July, 09:23 PM

Xi Jinping congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day for the first time

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a public message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s Independence Day, marking the first time Xi publicly acknowledged the country’s independence from the Soviet Union, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 26.

26 August 2025, 05:55 PM

First Lady’s Independence Day outfit honors Ukraine’s resilience

Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, participated in official Independence Day events on Aug. 24. At Sophia Square, she attended a ceremony where President Volodymyr Zelensky presented honorary awards.

25 August 2025, 03:10 PM

President Zelenskyy wears symbolic vyshyvanka at Independence Day prayer

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored fallen Ukrainian defenders and took part in a traditional prayer for Ukraine at Kyiv’s St. Sophia Cathedral on Independence Day, Aug. 24.

24 August 2025, 06:30 PM

Ukraine won’t be stopped from hitting Russian targets, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s Defense Forces cannot be prevented from attacking targets inside Russia, including oil refineries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared in his Independence Day address on Aug. 24.

24 August 2025, 03:55 PM

Canada’s PM Carney confident Putin can be stopped, details $1B military aid package to Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin can be stopped, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared during his Independence Day speech in Kyiv on Aug. 24.

24 August 2025, 03:20 PM

European leaders deliver Independence Day wishes to Ukraine in Ukrainian – video

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Ukraine on its Independence Day in Ukrainian. Their greetings were posted on their official X accounts on Aug. 24.

24 August 2025, 01:50 PM

EU sends Ukraine $4.7 billion in aid ahead of Independence Day

The EU has delivered EUR4.05 billion ($4.75 billion) to Kyiv on Aug. 22, two days ahead of Ukraine celebrating its 34th independence anniversary, Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko and the European Commission announced.

22 August 2025, 09:40 PM

Ukraine's new 'Palianytsia' drone-missile poised to shift war balance of power, says Digital Transformation Minister

Ukraine's new $1 mln Palianytsia drone-missiles are designed to retaliate against a wave of relentless Russian attacks, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, told in an interview with AP on Aug. 27.

28 August 2024, 01:36 PM

Poll: Most Ukrainians believe Russia denies their independence

In August, a survey by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and Razumkov Center found that three-quarters of Ukrainians believe Russians do not view Ukraine as an independent and sovereign state.

22 August 2024, 04:35 PM

Ukraine braces for daily threats ahead of Independence Day, says Andriy Kovalenko

Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, responded to U.S. Embassy warnings about increased missile and drone threats ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day, stating on Radio NV that such attacks have become almost daily.

22 August 2024, 02:34 PM

U.S. warns of heightened missile, drone threat ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day

A warning of an increased threat of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine during Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 24 was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on Aug. 21.

22 August 2024, 12:25 PM

Ukrainian World Congress launches interactive map of global events to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day

The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is launching a global advocacy campaign, Stand With Ukraine: Help Defend our Independence, in honor of the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's Independence.

19 August 2024, 03:20 PM

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