Across borders and beliefs, Ukraine stands for freedom shared by all. Different faiths, different traditions, yet a single resolve: to defend the homeland. The president of Ukraine expressed this on Easter Sunday in a message that spoke to unity, courage, and the common cause that unites people beyond creed or ceremony.
Wishing Ukrainians and Christians everywhere a hopeful Easter, he noted that the celebration is marked not only in towns and villages across the country but also at the front lines where courage is tested every day. The sentiment reached far beyond Kyiv, touching communities near and far as people observed the holiday amid ongoing challenges.
In his Telegram update, the president extended greetings to believers across nations and continents, affirming that Easter carries a shared meaning for a world that values freedom, dignity, and equality for every person.
The message underscored the sense that the modern world must guard these principles. It highlighted Ukraine’s role as a defender of freedom and as a witness to the enduring aspiration for a life free from oppression. In his words, Ukraine fights not only for its borders but for the values that shape a just and peaceful society.
“We also believe in freedom
Two days earlier, the president joined a gathering with Ukraine’s Muslim community to discuss faith, unity, and resilience. He mentioned plans to welcome Ukrainian Jews in a traditional observance marking the end of Pesach, and he looked ahead to a broader commemoration when Easter is celebrated on a different date in the year ahead. His notes reflected a habit of extending goodwill to diverse communities within Ukraine and beyond.
In his message, the president reiterated that although religions and customs may vary, the common thread remains a steadfast belief in freedom. Different traditions are respected, yet one shared mission binds people together: defending the homeland. Celebrations may fall on varied dates, but the spirit of liberation unites all who stand with Ukraine—today and for the future of a liberated world. The day, he emphasized, is a symbol of victory and of the ongoing struggle to secure peace for everyone.
In a closing reflection, the leader affirmed that the Ukrainian people draw strength from their collective history, their faith in human dignity, and their resolve to protect life and liberty. The message conveyed a hopeful vision: a world where people live freely, where respect for human rights is universal, and where brave communities continue to uphold the values that define a free society. The essence of the Easter message, in this context, resonates as a pledge to persevere, to support one another, and to keep faith with the promise of a brighter future for all who share the dream of a peaceful world.