Ukrainian flag raised outside European Commission building ahead of Independence Day
The Ukrainian flag has been raised outside the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day on August 24. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the news on social media.
The Ukrainian flag has been raised outside the European Commission building in Brussels as part of preparations for Ukraine's Independence Day, which will be marked on August 24. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the ceremony on X, sharing a video of the moment.
Von der Leyen said the flag was raised ahead of the celebrations so it could fly proudly at the heart of the European Union, where she said it belongs. She added that Ukraine will reclaim its security and its freedom, and will take its rightful place within the Union.
Other events tied to the anniversary
It was previously reported that ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day, musicians from Britain's Royal Marines band and Ukraine's Armed Forces ceremonial band jointly performed the song "Oy u luzi chervona kalyna."
Meanwhile, a fundraising campaign is being launched in Latvia to support the rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers, timed to coincide with Ukraine's Independence Day.
