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Poroshenko: We are no longer going to celebrate February 23
Ukraine is no longer going to celebrate February 23 as the Day of Defender of the Fatherland
This was announced today at the parade on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the independence of Ukraine Petr Poroshenko. Ukrainian President stressed that "Ukraine will never celebrate this holiday on the military-historical calendar of the neighboring state."
"The phrase" Defender of the Fatherland "has ceased to be an abstract ritual expression. It is filled with concrete content ... The rich chronicle the exploits Ukrainian armies of many battles and dates, worthy of a Defender of the Fatherland Day. Ukraine will never celebrate this holiday on the military-historical calendar of the neighboring country, we will honor the defenders of their country, and not someone else "- quoted by RIA Novosti Poroshenko.
This statement was supported by applause. Here is a link to the video. Caution: mov! About February 23 2:50 says
It would seem that nothing is strange there. Among the Ukrainian society has long been prevalent mood, they say, enough to celebrate the Bolshevik holidays. But there is a caveat.
February 23 is celebrated by those who served in the Soviet Army and other security agencies following the events of 20-ies, and even after World War II. This is a celebration of officers, re-enlisted and conscripts recently, ten years ago. Are they not the defenders of the Fatherland? Those Ukrainians who fought in 1941-1945., Who served in the units in all climatic zones of the USSR, who had served on policing - as with them to be? For Fatherland Defender's Day and there is a general holiday for all: from general to private. No matter who, where, when, and in what rank of doing his military duty. And celebrate it served people on February 23, not ever again.
February 23 as the Day of Defender of the Fatherland in Ukraine was officially approved by President Kuchma in 1999. What has changed since then has changed? And that's what. May 9, 2014 was an attempt to give the Victory Day a day of mourning, reconciliation, and the like. But do not triumph. Even choose the appropriate slogan: "Never again." It seems like the victory was not.
russian.rt.com/article/46757
This was announced today at the parade on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the independence of Ukraine Petr Poroshenko. Ukrainian President stressed that "Ukraine will never celebrate this holiday on the military-historical calendar of the neighboring state."
"The phrase" Defender of the Fatherland "has ceased to be an abstract ritual expression. It is filled with concrete content ... The rich chronicle the exploits Ukrainian armies of many battles and dates, worthy of a Defender of the Fatherland Day. Ukraine will never celebrate this holiday on the military-historical calendar of the neighboring country, we will honor the defenders of their country, and not someone else "- quoted by RIA Novosti Poroshenko.
This statement was supported by applause. Here is a link to the video. Caution: mov! About February 23 2:50 says
It would seem that nothing is strange there. Among the Ukrainian society has long been prevalent mood, they say, enough to celebrate the Bolshevik holidays. But there is a caveat.
February 23 is celebrated by those who served in the Soviet Army and other security agencies following the events of 20-ies, and even after World War II. This is a celebration of officers, re-enlisted and conscripts recently, ten years ago. Are they not the defenders of the Fatherland? Those Ukrainians who fought in 1941-1945., Who served in the units in all climatic zones of the USSR, who had served on policing - as with them to be? For Fatherland Defender's Day and there is a general holiday for all: from general to private. No matter who, where, when, and in what rank of doing his military duty. And celebrate it served people on February 23, not ever again.
February 23 as the Day of Defender of the Fatherland in Ukraine was officially approved by President Kuchma in 1999. What has changed since then has changed? And that's what. May 9, 2014 was an attempt to give the Victory Day a day of mourning, reconciliation, and the like. But do not triumph. Even choose the appropriate slogan: "Never again." It seems like the victory was not.
russian.rt.com/article/46757
