A number of world leaders have congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was reported by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as by the politicians themselves on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen emphasized in her message that the EU will stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine for as long as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“A free, democratic, and independent Ukraine. This is what you are fighting for. This is what our efforts are aimed at. We are with you for as long as it takes. Because a free Ukraine is a free Europe. Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!”<\/em> she wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted that Ukrainians are defending themselves against Russian attacks with great courage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “They are fighting for our order based on freedom in Europe and for a just peace. On Independence Day, we firmly stand by their side\u2014today and in the future,”<\/em> he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n King Charles III of the United Kingdom and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, also joined in the congratulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I continue to feel the deepest and most sincere respect for the unwavering courage and spirit of the Ukrainian people. I hope that our countries can continue to work closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine,”<\/em> wrote the British king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President of Lithuania Gitanas Naus\u0117da recorded his greeting in Ukrainian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “For four years you have been fighting for the ability to live in your free homeland. Every day you show the world an unprecedented example of courage and determination, stopping the brutal Moscow horde,”<\/em> said Naus\u0117da.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He added that Lithuania will always be by Ukraine\u2019s side, providing military, political, and financial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stressed that Sweden will continue to support Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n