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On the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Ambassador Annely Kolk Honored the Memory of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred

On the Day of Dignity and Freedom Estonian Ambassador Annely Kolk honored the memory of Ukrainians who died during the Revolution of Dignity by lighting a lamp at the cross on the Alley of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

“Today is the Day of Dignity and Freedom in Ukraine. Its a reminder of why and for what Ukrainians are fighting for. Despite war, daily bombings and blackouts, they keep believing in Freedom. We stand with them  and support their fight,” Ambassabor Annely Kolk stated.

The event was attended by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, as well as representatives of other foreign diplomatic institutions.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

In Ukraine, November 21 is celebrated as the Day of Dignity and Freedom in honor of the beginning of two key events for Ukraine – the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Revolution of Dignity of 2013.