DefenderDay

Ukraine celebrating Defenders Day

On the same date, the country marks Day of Ukrainian Cossacks.

13:30, 14.10.2020

U.S. on Remembrance Day of Ukraine's Defenders urges Russia to end conflict in Donbas

The U.S. diplomats reflect on and honor those who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

16:30, 29.08.2020

Zelensky asks Defenders Day rally goers not to feed Russian propaganda

The president also urged law enforcement to maintain order during holiday events.

10:40, 14.10.2019

Ukraine celebrating Defender Day (Video)

The national holiday was set by decree of President Petro Poroshenko of October 14, 2014.

12:27, 14.10.2018

Poroshenko: Ukraine getting stronger every day

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said Ukraine is getting stronger every day.

14:23, 14.10.2017

Ukraine celebrating Defender Day (Video)

Today, October 14, is the Day of Ukraine's Defender.

11:46, 14.10.2017

President to troops ahead of Defender Day: Ukrainian army guarantor of Ukraine’s independence

President Petro Poroshenko on October 13 addressed the military and ATO veterans during the awarding ceremony in Mariyinsky Palace on occasion of the Day of Defender of Ukraine, the presidential administration press service reports.

21:10, 13.10.2017