Oleksandr Lytvynenko took part in the commemoration of the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine

Today, 29 August, Ukraine commemorates the defenders of Ukraine who died in the struggle for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

On the Day of Remembrance of Defenders, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted that everyone in our country should always be grateful to all the soldiers who made their most important choice in life - in favour of Ukraine.

He stressed that Ukrainians will defend their independence and their land.

"This will be the best and most worthy commemoration of all Ukrainians whose lives were cut short on the battlefield", - the President of Ukraine said.

Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Lytvynenko, as well as representatives of the Government and Parliament, took part in the events.

The attendees observed a minute of silence in memory of all Ukrainians who laid down their lives for our country. Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the defenders of Ukraine with posthumous state awards.

Photo and video: Official website of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy