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  • 24 August 2024
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Message by President von der Leyen on the occasion of Ukraine Independence Day

Europe will always be at Ukraine's side, because Ukraine is Europe.

Your freedom is our freedom.
Your security is our security.

And now, you are moving at incredible speed towards joining the European Union.

We have been standing with you since day one.
And we will continue to do so, for as long as it takes.

Slava Ukraini!

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