Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law 'On National Memory', which officially enshrines the name of the war with Russia - 'War for the Independence of Ukraine'. This was reported by 'Glavkom', referring to the law's card on the website of the Verkhovna Rada.
According to the document, the start date of the war is considered February 19, 2014 - the day when Russian occupiers began their invasion of Crimea. In the new law, the war is clearly defined as 'the struggle for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and inviolability of Ukraine'.
The law also states that the war is a consequence of 'the consistent Russian imperial policy' aimed at destroying Ukrainian statehood and identity.
Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that US President Donald Trump was dissatisfied with the Russian strike on Kyiv, but he was 'not surprised' by it. This was reported by 'Glavkom', referring to the briefing.
He was dissatisfied with this news, but not surprised,' the press secretary said about Trump's reaction.
Events after the attack on Kyiv
Recall that on the night of August 28, the Russian occupation army attacked Kyiv with drones and rockets. Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Timur Tkachенко reported that the Russian strike claimed the lives of 22 people.
As is known, as a result of a massive combined attack by Russia on Kyiv on the night of August 28, the office of 'Ukrainska Pravda' and the editorial office of 'Radio Liberty' were damaged.
Day of Mourning in Kyiv
It should be noted that on Friday, August 29, a Day of Mourning has been declared in Kyiv in memory of the victims of the massive attack by the enemy on the capital that occurred on the night of August 28. 'On this day, flags will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings in the city. It is also recommended to lower state flags on the buildings of state and private property. On August 29, all entertainment events are prohibited in the city,' said Klitschko.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reported that the building of the EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine was damaged due to enemy strikes on Kyiv.
The signed law 'On National Memory' enshrines the name of the war between Ukraine and Russia - 'War for the Independence of Ukraine', defines the beginning of the conflict with Russia in 2014, and outlines the objectives and reasons for the war, highlighting the defensive nature of the struggle. It has also noted the reaction of American President Trump to the aggression of the Russian Federation and designated a Day of Mourning in Kyiv in memory of the victims of the latest enemy attack.