Before the start of the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit held in Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with the event’s participants, honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
The ceremony was attended by: President of Moldova Maia Sandu, President of Romania Nicușor Dan, President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović, Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Bulgaria Rossen Jeliazkov, Speaker of the Parliament of Albania Elisa Spiropali, First Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia Izet Mexhiti, and Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia Tanja Fajon.
At the Alley of Heroes in Taras Shevchenko Park, the participants viewed portraits of the fallen warriors and laid flowers beneath them. The foreign guests were told the stories of Ukrainian defenders who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of our state.
The Alley of Heroes was opened on August 29 last year – the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine – at the initiative of the families of the fallen warriors. Today, it features stands with information about 469 fallen defenders, 12 of whom have been awarded the title Hero of Ukraine.
