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Headline: Ukraine Celebrates National Flag Day In Kyiv
Caption: **RAW VIDEO** These photos and this video footage shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attending a special flag-raising ceremony in Kyiv to mark the Day of the National Flag of Ukraine on Wednesday (23August2023). At the event, Zelensky gave a speech to troops and other members of his government, as Ukraine continues its fight against Russia’s invasion of the country. The giant Ukrainian flag, signed with messages from soldiers and emergency services personnel, was raised on a huge flagpole in the shadow of Ukraine’s ‘Motherland’ monument - which was recently altered to remove Soviet symbols and instal Ukrainian ones. In a statement, Zelensky said: “Today is a special Day of the National Flag of Ukraine. Today, in the heart of Ukraine, we are raising a special flag. Special words and signatures are on it. They are left by special people. These are our warriors, our defenders, our heroes who are fighting for freedom for Ukrainians, for independence, for Ukraine, our colors and this flag. “After today's ceremony, everyone will be able to see it at the National Museum of the War for Independence of Ukraine. And the time will come when our entire free and peaceful Ukraine will be able to see this special flag. All of Ukraine. Happy National Flag Day of Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine!”
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