BRUSSELS, AUGUST 24 - "Dear citizens of Ukraine, we will never be able to match the sacrifices you make every day. But we can and will be by your side. The EU has been with you in this fight from the beginning. And we will be. for as long as necessary ".
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, writes on Twitter on the occasion of the Ukrainian Independence Day.
"The significance of this year's Independence Day in Ukraine is more engaging than ever. Strong and courageous Ukrainians, fighting for their lives, families, country, values, choices and freedom. For their own independence. The EU will always be with Ukraine. Our support will not stop there ".
The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola writes it on Twitter, sharing an image of the building that houses the institution illuminated in yellow and blue, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.