So, today, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law according to which they will honor the memory of those who died in World War II on May 8.
Why the celebration of Victory Day was postponed
On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany capitulated. It is on this day that the victory over Nazism is celebrated throughout Europe and the civilized democratic world.
It should be noted that Zelensky proposed to postpone the celebration of the Day of Remembrance and the victory over Nazism.
What will be celebrated on May 9
The President of Ukraine proposed to postpone the celebration of Europe Day, which was previously celebrated on the third Saturday of May, to May 9, in order to confirm the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine.
So, in 2023, Ukraine for the first time celebrated this day together with the EU countries. The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen even came to the celebration in Kyiv.
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2023-06-12 12:23:03
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