The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on August 26, 2023
Ukrainian flags, with the names of those killed by Russia in the war, are displayed under the Independence Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
As delivered by Ambassador Michael Carpenterto the Special Permanent Council, ViennaAugust 24, 2023
Today, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day, a commemoration of the Ukrainian people’s freedom, sovereignty, and liberation from Soviet totalitarianism and their long history as an independent nation, stretching back over a millennium. It’s a day that should be marked by official festivities and family celebrations . . .
