Baltic leaders greet Ukraine on 33rd anniversary of independence

On the morning of 24 August, the presidents of the Baltic states published greetings to Ukrainians on the 33rd anniversary of the declaration of independence. Source: European Pravda Details: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda recorded a short video message of congratulations addressed to the Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Happy Independence Day, dear friend @ZelenskyyUa& brave people of #Ukraine!

In #Lithuania we have no doubt that ??will win, become a member of ??& NATO, grow stronger& prosper. ?? will continue being your strongest supporter. You can always count on us! pic.twitter.com/1W27TgM89G

-- Gitanas Nauseda (@GitanasNauseda) August 24, 2024

"Ukrainians, like nobody else, know the price of freedom and independence.

The bravery of the Ukrainian nation in defending their country is admired by the whole world. Today, Ukraine is standing as a bastion of free and democratic Europe. Here in Lithuania, we have no doubt that Ukraine will win, that Ukraine will become a member of the EU and NATO, that Ukraine will grow and prosper", he said.

Nauseda noted that Ukraine could always count on Lithuanian support and concluded his address with the slogan "Glory to Ukraine!"

The President of Estonia began his video address in Ukrainian and quoted lines from Lesya Ukrainka's work, translated as "whoever liberates himself shall be free, whoever is liberated by others captive shall remain".

#Ukraine has shown immense bravery in their fight against evil. The civilized world stands with ?? - on the right side. We have no doubt ?? will force the aggressor to make peace.

Warmest wishes to President @ZelenskyyUa & ?? on Independence Day! ???????, ?? ? ????? #???????????? pic.twitter.com/O5RTOa6UIE

-- Alar Karis (@AlarKaris) August 24, 2024

"You have proven your bravery in fight against evil. Today the whole civilised world is on your side - on the right side. We have no doubt that Ukraine will force the aggressor to make peace", said Estonian President Alar Karis.

He also concluded his address with the words in Ukrainian: "Ukraine, we are with you forever. Glory to Ukraine!" Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics also recorded a video message. "You are a nation of bravery, strength and resolve.

You keep proving that to the world over and over and again. Ukraine will prevail over the aggressor, and Latvia will stand beside you. Glory to Ukraine!"

Valsts prezidenta @edgarsrinkevics apsveikums Ukrainas Neatkaribas diena // Greetings from the President of Latvia @edgarsrinkevics on Ukraine's Independence Day ????

"Jus esat varonibas, speka un apnemibas pilna tauta, un jus to nemitigi apliecinat visai pasaulei." pic.twitter.com/QVGXF9oplR

-- Valsts prezidenta kanceleja (@Rigas_pils) August 24, 2024

The greeting was also prepared by Latvian Defence Minister Andrus Spruds, and the video was probably recorded on the evening of 23 August on Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Square of Independence).

Background: The Baltic leaders are expected to visit Moldova next week.

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