Ukraine Independence Day

17 charts show how full-scale war reshaped Ukraine’s economy and living standards

How have Ukraine’s economy and living standards adapted to the realities of war? NV Business presents 17 key charts — from the record defense budget and drone production boom to labor shortages and rising housing prices in Kyiv.

25 August, 04:08 PM

Trump congratulates Ukraine, praises its resilience on Independence Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he received Independence Day greetings from U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy published the text of the letter on X.

25 August, 12:09 PM

Ukraine showcases homegrown drones, robots and aircraft on Independence Day — photo

Ukraine showcased unmanned ground systems, aircraft, UAVs and naval drones in Kyiv on Aug. 24 to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian independence.

24 August, 03:57 PM

Ukraine has five years to turn battlefield survival into lasting independence

How can we cross this desert without turning on one another or losing ourselves in a changing world? An exclusive essay for NV.

24 August, 02:12 PM

Lukashenko sends Ukraine Independence Day wishes despite war-complicity accusations

Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko chose to congratulate Ukrainians on the 35th anniversary of independence. The dictator said that “the historical destinies of the Belarusian and Ukrainian peoples are closely intertwined,” the Belarusian president’s website reported.

24 August, 01:16 PM

Zelenskyy urges more pressure on Russia as Ukraine marks 35 years of independence

On Aug. 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered his traditional address to Ukrainians marking Ukraine’s Independence Day.

24 August, 10:57 AM

Marco Rubio congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day and reaffirms U.S. support

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukrainians on the 35th anniversary of their country’s independence and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, according to an August 24 press statement from the U.S. State Department.

24 August, 10:01 AM

In 35 years, Ukrainians transformed how they see their country and themselves

On Aug. 24, Ukraine marks Independence Day. Over 35 years of independence, Ukrainians’ views of their country’s direction — and of their own identity — have changed dramatically.

23 August, 12:20 PM

Richard Gere recites poem by Yuriy Izdryk in heartfelt tribute to Ukraine’s Independence

Hollywood actor Richard Gere recorded a video message to Ukrainians for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, reciting a poem by Yuriy Izdryk and expressing his unwavering support for the country.

19 August, 02:09 PM

Rubio: U.S. committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term security

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukrainians on the country’s 34th Independence Day, the State Department announced.

24 August 2025, 04:49 PM

Ukraine marks 34th Independence Day under war, global leaders send support

On Aug. 24, Ukraine marks its 34th Independence Day — commemorating the 1991 parliamentary vote that declared independence from the Soviet Union.

24 August 2025, 11:03 AM

Ukraine Independence Day