Statement from Premier Pillai on Ukrainian Independence Day
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Today, we recognize and celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, as we have done since 1991.
“Similar to last year, these celebrations are tinged with sadness and anger in recognition that Ukraine is not truly free. Today marks 18 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the effects of which have been horrific. Ukrainian sovereignty and the democratic values of freedom and justice that so many have worked so hard to establish have been ripped from the country by this unjust war.