‘We are a family’: President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech marking Ukraine’s 30th independence anniversary, in brief

On August 24, Ukraine celebrated the 30th anniversary of its independence from the Soviet Union. To mark the occasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a speech at a parade of troops in downtown Kyiv. In his address, Zelensky reflected on Ukraine's recent and historical achievements and announced plans to introduce a new holiday, the Day of Ukrainian Statehood. He also emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for its people in Crimea and the eastern Donbas region and promised the return of these territories. Meduza summarizes Zelensky's speech, in a nutshell. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2021/08/24/we-are-a-family