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Ukrainians are celebrating Europe Day, which appeared in the country 16 years ago and is celebrated every third Saturday of May.

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"Today, there is only one way for Ukraine, and this way to Europe, away from Russia's imperial ambitions," outgoing Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko wrote on Facebook.

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According to him, restoring historical justice, Ukraine is finally confidently and proudly following this path.

"After all, Europe is not a geographical characteristic, but a standard of living, respect for a person, his rights and freedoms. [EU-Ukraine] Association Agreement, [EU] visa-free travel, constitutional amendments confirming Ukraine's path toward EU, NATO – all these are important achievements of recent years, which clearly demonstrate that Ukraine's future is in the family of European nations! Happy Europe Day, Ukraine!" Poroshenko said.