Marking Ukrainian Statehood Day, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria, Ivan Kholostenko, provided a comment to The Sun newspaper.

Key messages:

·  The Embassy marked the Ukrainian Statehood Day, celebrated on the anniversary of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus’ — one of the most powerful states in medieval Europe.

·  This year, the Statehood Day is commemorated amid Ukraine’s ongoing war against the invaders.

·  Ukraine has always had to defend its independence, and today’s defenders are the heirs of glorious warriors of the past.

·  Ukraine and Nigeria are united by their common aspiration for independence — a goal both nations achieved at great cost.

·  Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is part of a broader neo-imperialist and neo-colonial strategy that extends far beyond Europe.

·  We are witnessing how the Kremlin seeks to expand its influence across African countries — through destabilization, disinformation, mercenary operations, and exploitation of local resources.

·  What is being tested in Ukraine today may repeat elsewhere if the world allows it to go unanswered.

Full text: https://thesun.ng/ukraine-marks-statehood-day-in-abuja/?amp