Estonian politicans congratulate Ukraine on its Independence Day
On Wednesday August 24, Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day. Exactly six months ago, Estonians woke up ready to celebrate their independence, only to learn of a war in Europe, said the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today on Twitter.
The MFA's tweet featured a video recorded on the balcony of Stenbock House in which a choir waving Estonian and Ukrainian flags gave a poignant rendition of Ukrainian folk song "The Quiet Danube."
In the song a young cossack soldier asks his commander if he can return to the woman he misses dearly, who is waiting for him at home. "Drink cold water and you will forget the girl," says the commander. "I will never forget or stop loving her," the soldier replies.
"Today we woke up more unified, stronger and determined because we are united by a common cause. Ukraine must win!" said the MFA.
Exactly 6⃣ months ago we woke up ready to celebrate the independence day of . Instead there was a war in Europe.
— Estonian MFA | #StandWithUkraine (@MFAestonia) August 24, 2022
Today we woke up more unified, stronger and determined because we are united by a common cause.
must win!
Happy Independence Day Ukraine!#StandforFreedom pic.twitter.com/SHz892rm8G
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform), who this morning was at the Baltic Defense College in Tartu, retweeted the video, while reaffirming Estonia's support for Ukraine.
"We'll #StandWithUkraine and help you win," said Kallas, adding that "Ukraine will keep fighting. They will not give up their independence."
Today is Ukraine's Independence Day.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) August 24, 2022
6 months ago Russia started its full-scale war against Ukraine.
Ukraine will keep fighting. They will not give up their independence. Ukraine will emerge from this war stronger.
We'll #StandWithUkraine and help you win.#SlavaUkraini pic.twitter.com/fhH2V594Au
President Alar Karis addressed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy directly on Twitter, vowing to help build "a peaceful, democratic and successful Ukraine." Karis also shared a video recorded this morning in Tallinn, in which the Ukrainian flag is raised and the President joins members of the Khreshchatyk choir to sing the Ukrainian national anthem.
Dear @ZelenskyyUa, Ukrainian friends, Happy Independence Day. Estonia will stand with you until the war ends, we'll help to build a peaceful, democratic & successful #Ukraine. This morning we raised flag & sang national anthem with Khreshchatyk Choir from Kyiv #SlavaUkraini pic.twitter.com/dtE81ek3Al
— Alar Karis (@AlarKaris) August 24, 2022
In his own video addressed to the "brave Ukrainian people," Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa) said that all those who have lost their lives in the war will be commemorated. Reinsalu said, "Estonia stands with Ukraine," and "Ukraine must win!"
Estonia stands with Ukraine❗️
— Urmas Reinsalu (@UrmasReinsalu) August 24, 2022
Today, on Independence Day, we commemorate all the people who have lost their lives in this fight for freedom.
Ukrainewill win!#StandWithUkraine #StandForFreedom pic.twitter.com/M9b2C0fAGw
Chairman of the Riigikogu's Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson (Reform) reiterated that, on the day it marks its independence, Ukraine is not alone. "One day we will all celebrate your victory," he wrote.
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine ! You are not alone! One day we all will celebrate your victory!
— Marko Mihkelson (@markomihkelson) August 24, 2022
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