Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians on Day of Remembrance of Heavenly Hundred Heroes

On the Day of Remembrance of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes [people who were killed during the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity – ed.], President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled that the battle for independence continues nine years after the Revolution of Dignity, and there is no doubt that Ukrainians will defend it and fulfil the dream of Ukrainian heroes.

Source: Zelenskyy's address 

Quote: "Today we honour the heroes who gave their lives for Ukraine and Ukrainians during the Revolution of Dignity. The Heavenly Hundred Heroes. People of various ages and professions, from various oblasts, but all with the same and true values.

This is respect for every person. Freedom and equality. Democracy. The openness of Ukraine to the world and the unity of our state with the whole of Europe. And, of course, it is the independence of Ukraine. This is what motivated the Maidans to gather and defend themselves. And what motivates us now to fight and liberate our land."

Details: According to Zelenskyy, the battle for Ukraine's independence continues. "For an independent, free and strong Ukraine: European and democratic, independent and integral. And there is no doubt that we will protect all of this, that we will fulfil the dream of Ukrainian heroes," he emphasised.

Zelenskyy recalled the well-known proverb that "slaves are not allowed into heaven". The President emphasised that this is the meaning of the Ukrainian interpretation of the will, and that is why no enemy will be allowed to remain on our soil. 

Note: The Day of Remembrance of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes is celebrated annually on 20 February in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 69/2015 dated 11 February 2015 "On Honouring the Feats of the Participants of the Revolution of Dignity and Perpetuating the Memory of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes".

Background: In his address, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recalled the values for which Ukrainians are fighting and expressed confidence in victory.

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