President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said on Tuesday evening during his address to the nation that on the Day of Remembrance of Defenders of Ukraine, it is our duty to be worthy of the path Ukraine is taking, News.ro reports.

Volodymyr ZelenskyiPhoto: Presidency of Ukraine / Zuma Press / Profimedia

“Today is a special day. Memorial Day. February 24 is the day of all our defenders who died fighting for Ukraine in 2014. Sons, daughters. Fathers, mothers. Brothers Sisters. friends Colleagues Knowledge. Brothers in arms. Many Ukrainians today have someone to remember and honor. Today, many of us thought about our loved ones, relatives and loved ones who are currently fighting. Who is now risking his life every day, every hour for the sake of Ukraine. Each such day is a reminder for all our people. For everyone who works for the state. It is a reminder of what our country is made of.

Ukrainian families whose sons and daughters died in battle. For them, for the parents of Ukrainian heroes, the blue-yellow flag of Ukraine is now a memory of their child, of his feat for the good of the country. A child whose father died at the front defending Ukraine… Dear people who will never meet again, because the war took a life that became the life of Ukraine…

Everything that is our state, and everyone who is our state – every institution, every official – should feel that Ukraine stands behind them. How much pain in her heart. How brave he is. What a memory of people who are no longer alive. What is now in its symbolism. And how differently people now perceive everything that humiliates Ukraine, its strength and hopes,” Volodymyr Zelenskyi said.

Zelensky emphasized that it is everyone’s duty to take care of those close to them.

“It is a duty to be worthy of the path on which Ukraine is going. To give Ukraine more strength. More opportunities. It is a duty. To take care of everyone around. To support them. To take care of the people. Ukraine must win. This is the most important thing for everyone To no longer look away from the photos of soldiers on the Wall of Remembrance and other memorials.

I thank everyone who works for Ukraine, who fights for Ukraine just like that: with dignity, courage and strength. Glory to all our soldiers! Glory to our people, the people of Ukraine! Let there be an eternal memory of all those who gave their lives for Ukraine,” he added.