More than 100 leaders of foreign states, governments, and international organizations congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally thanked each of them.
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese noted that his country will continue supporting Ukraine and honors the courage, resilience, and determination of our country to defend its sovereignty and freedom.
President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen emphasized that his country will support Ukraine on its path toward reliable peace.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev noted that his country will continue providing humanitarian support to the friendly Ukrainian people, whom he wished peace, security, and prosperity.
President of Albania Bajram Begaj thanked Ukraine for the friendly relations between the two countries and highlighted the close ties between the peoples. He emphasized that Ukraine and Albania are united by shared Euro-Atlantic values and that we also share a common goal – membership in the European Union.
President of Angola João Lourenço wished Ukraine peace and emphasized the strengthening of bilateral relations.
Prime Minister of Andorra Xavier Espot Zamora expressed solidarity with Ukraine and support for its territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as for efforts to achieve a just peace.
President of Bulgaria Iliana Iotova supported the determination of Ukrainians to defend their country’s independence, sovereignty, and European future. She noted that diplomacy should play a leading role in ending hostilities and finding a lasting political solution that would contribute to restoring security and stability in Europe.
Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović, on behalf of the President and personally, assured Ukraine of the consistency and commitment of their support for Ukraine, its sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
President of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko noted that Ukraine’s independence reflects the resilience and unity of the Ukrainian people in the face of ongoing challenges. He emphasized that Botswana supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for stronger bilateral relations.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered a speech on the occasion of Independence Day at the Church of St. Nicholas in Cibali, remembering Ukrainians who have suffered, lost their homes, and were killed during the war. He prays for every one of them and for peace to come.
Pope Leo XIV conveyed his sincere greetings on the occasion of Ukraine’s national Independence Day and said that he prays for peace and that Ukrainians will no longer suffer from the war and its consequences.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland emphasized that Ukrainians have demonstrated extraordinary resilience in defending their homeland. His Majesty wished Ukraine peace, security, and prosperity.
President of Vietnam Tô Lâm emphasized that his country has always highly valued the friendship between Vietnam and Ukraine, their comprehensive partnership and cooperation, and wishes to continue developing this cooperation.
President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan conveyed his sincere greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day and emphasized his desire to further develop bilateral relations.
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan assured that Armenia strongly supports the establishment of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, will continue its humanitarian support, and values the expansion of bilateral relations.
President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama expressed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He is convinced that the friendly relations and bilateral partnership between the countries will grow stronger.
President of Honduras Nasry Asfura called the holiday a day to recognize the strength, dignity, and love of the country for its freedom and sovereignty, wished Ukraine peace, and expressed support for the Ukrainian nation.
Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that he knows Ukraine’s Independence Day is being celebrated amid continuous attacks. He expressed unwavering support for Ukraine and wished for peace to come as soon as possible.
President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili and First Lady Tamar Bagrationi wished Ukraine and the Ukrainian people peace, strength, and prosperity.
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze wished Ukraine peace, resilience, and well-being. He noted that the ties between the two countries and peoples are based on historical friendship and shared values.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed his country’s unwavering position in support of achieving peace and strengthening bilateral relations.
President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Rashad Al-Alimi wished the people of Ukraine progress and prosperity, as well as further development of bilateral relations between the countries.
President of Israel Isaac Herzog emphasized that the people of Ukraine have demonstrated courage and resilience in their struggle for freedom and expressed hope for deeper bilateral relations.
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Ukraine is defending its national security, and therefore Independence Day symbolizes unity, courage, and resilience. He wished Ukraine lasting peace, security, and prosperity.
President of India Droupadi Murmu emphasized that her country values its friendly relations with Ukraine and expressed hope for the restoration of lasting peace. She wished the Ukrainian people peace, progress, and prosperity.
Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin assured that his country’s Presidency of the Council of the EU is working to advance Ukraine toward EU membership and provide the assistance needed to defend against Russian aggression.
King Felipe VI of Spain wished Ukraine the restoration of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and peace for the Ukrainian people.
President of Italy Sergio Mattarella assured that his country’s efforts will continue to focus on supporting Ukraine and creating the conditions for a negotiating process aimed at lasting and just peace with reliable security guarantees.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wished the Ukrainian people peace, well-being, and prosperity.
Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney emphasized that his country will continue to help Ukraine defend its freedom, restore its territorial integrity, and build a secure future.
President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day, reaffirmed that relations between the countries are built on mutual respect and full recognition of the values of the two peoples, and expressed hope for the stable development of relations between Ukraine and China.
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides expressed admiration for the resilience, courage, and unity of the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russian aggression and assured Ukraine of strong support on its path to peace and prosperity.
Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, and Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah wished Ukraine and the Ukrainian people security, stability, progress, and prosperity.
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasized that Ukraine is a symbol of freedom and dignity and that Latvia will continue to support our country and the Ukrainian people.
President of Liberia Joseph Boakai emphasized that his country supports bilateral relations with Ukraine based on mutual respect, solidarity, and support for sovereignty. He expressed hope for successful diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine.
President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun expressed hope that international efforts aimed at establishing peace would succeed while preserving the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of states and protecting people’s security and their right to live in peace.
President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu wished the Ukrainian people continued progress and well-being.
President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono noted that her country supports Ukraine in its pursuit of common peace, security, and justice.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco wished the Ukrainian people security, peace, and stability and expressed hope for stronger bilateral relations.
President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh emphasized in his greeting the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Ukraine and Mongolia and wished the Ukrainian people success and well-being.
President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel wished the people of Ukraine progress and prosperity.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands highlighted the courage, resilience, and perseverance of the Ukrainian people, which inspire many people around the world. He noted that the Netherlands will support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten emphasized that Ukrainians continue to defend the freedom and sovereignty of their country and assured them of the Netherlands’ unwavering support.
Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz highlighted the courage of our people. He emphasized that Germany supports Ukraine in its struggle for freedom, independence, and a just peace.
Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon paid tribute to those who gave their lives defending Ukraine’s independence and assured Ukraine of his country’s unwavering friendship and support.
President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wished Ukraine progress and prosperity.
Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his high respect for Ukraine.
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said conveyed his sincere wishes to Ukraine on the occasion of Independence Day.
President of Peru Keiko Fujimori expressed solidarity with Ukraine, assured it of her principled position in support of our country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and wished for peace to come as soon as possible.
President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa sent his sincere greetings to Ukraine and expressed hope that bilateral relations between Ukraine and South Africa would grow stronger.
President of Poland Karol Nawrocki emphasized that his country has always supported Ukraine and would continue to do so, and wished for the restoration of territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders and for peace.
Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk noted that the Polish people stand firmly alongside the people of Ukraine, who are fighting for freedom.
President of Portugal António José Seguro emphasized that his country supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and honors the courage of the Ukrainian people. He expressed hope that Ukrainians would be able to celebrate the next Independence Day in peace.
Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro noted that Ukraine continues to fight courageously for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, for the security of its country and other states. He highlighted the deep ties between Ukraine and Portugal and emphasized support for our country, including its European path.
President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung called it extremely important that the two countries continue to develop cooperative relations based on strong friendship and deep trust.
President of Romania Nicușor Dan highlighted the extraordinary courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people in defending shared values and freedom. According to him, Romania would continue to support Ukraine.
Captains Regent of San Marino wished the Ukrainian people continued success and expressed their support.
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud wished the friendly Ukrainian people continued progress and prosperity.
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić wished Ukraine peace, expressed support for its territorial integrity, and assured that Serbia will continue to provide humanitarian assistance.
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam conveyed his sincere greetings on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day and wished our people peace, progress, and prosperity.
President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini expressed support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty and for joint efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Janša emphasized support for Ukraine in its struggle for independence.
President of the United States Donald Trump emphasized that this is a day to celebrate our strong friendship, built over 35 years of diplomatic relations, a bond that has only deepened since Ukraine gained independence. The United States admires the resilience of the Ukrainian people, honors their sacrifices, and remains confident in Ukraine’s future as a sovereign and prosperous state.
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon wished Ukraine the restoration of peace, lasting security and stability, and economic and social progress.
Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul expressed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and hope for stronger bilateral relations.
President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and highlighted the importance of developing bilateral relations.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the Ukrainian people well-being, progress, and prosperity.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that relations between the countries, based on traditional friendship and mutual respect, would continue to develop.
President of France Emmanuel Macron emphasized that France is always by Ukraine’s side and supports the Ukrainian people, who are defending their freedom, sovereignty, and future.
Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković emphasized that his country firmly supports Ukraine and our country’s struggle for freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Croatia will continue to provide significant political and military support to Ukraine.
President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel expressed respect for the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russian aggression and emphasized that his country supports Ukraine on its path to a just and lasting peace.
President of Switzerland Guy Parmelin noted that Switzerland remains committed to supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people on the path to lasting peace and stability.
Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson emphasized that his country supports the Ukrainian people, who are fighting for their own and Europe’s freedom and security.
President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake wished Ukraine peace, stability, and well-being and emphasized that Sri Lanka highly values stable bilateral relations with our country.
Emperor Naruhito of Japan wished prosperity to the people of Ukraine.
Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi emphasized the importance of uniting the international community in support of Ukraine in order to achieve a just and lasting peace as soon as possible. Japan supports Ukraine, and this policy remains unwavering.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen expressed unwavering support for Ukraine and emphasized that Europe will remain with us for as long as necessary.
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola noted that Europe supports the courageous, resilient, and determined people of Ukraine and the European future of our country.
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset emphasized that Ukraine defends its independence every day and that the Council of Europe supports our country.
Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte assured Ukraine of continued unwavering support.
Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres reaffirmed his unwavering support for a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire and the establishment of a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in accordance with international law.
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya emphasized that Ukrainians are showing the world what courage means and giving hope to everyone fighting for freedom.
Greetings were also conveyed by the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah; the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader; the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; and the Prince of Monaco, Albert II.
On Independence Day, President of Estonia Alar Karis, President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, President of Moldova Maia Sandu, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs, President of the European Council António Costa, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard arrived in Kyiv and personally conveyed their greetings on the holiday.
