KYIV – Ukrainians celebrated Armed Forces Day here on December 6, with President Volodymyr Zelesnkyy leading the commemorations and praising military personnel for defending the country’s soveignty and fighting for its territorial integrity.
“You always defend Ukraine,” the president said during a ceremony in front of the Presidential Palace. “Ukraine and all our people will always remember your feat, feel your protection, and bow to your strength,” Mr. Zelenskyy said before a military orchestra performed the Ukrainian national anthem and military personnel raised the Ukrainian flag.