Greetings by Volodymyr Shula on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine!

Defenders of the East, South, North and West - of our unbreakable country!

Today you are creating our history! Bravely and faithfully, you stand in defense of your native land - every village, town and big city. Behind your backs are millions of lives of Ukrainians whom you are defending from an aggressive and insidious enemy, from real evil.

Deep respect for you and honor are forever engraved in the heart of every Ukrainian! We thank each and every defender of our country for their endurance and dedication, for their courage and steadfastness. We will always remember those who gave their lives for their homeland.

Our defenders, you inspire us with your endurance and heroic deeds, you give us hope and faith. And I understand that each of us must do even more every day, do even the impossible to be worthy of you, to be your reliable support and backbone. We must work together for our Victory!

And we will definitely win.

You make real miracles every day, so may St. Nicholas, whose kind and bright holiday we celebrate on the same day, protect you and help our country!

Glory to Ukraine!

Glory to the Heroes!