U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered the following remarks on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day. The statement was released by the State Department on August 24.
On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate all Ukrainians on the 28th anniversary of your nation’s independence.
The United States remains steadfast in its support for a prosperous, democratic and free Ukraine, secure within its internationally recognized borders including the occupied districts of the Donbas and Crimea, and resilient against Russian aggression. This year’s presidential and parliamentary elections affirmed Ukrainians’ desire for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic future.