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Ukraine Marks Day of Remembrance with Solemn Ceremonies and Rebuke of Russian Narratives

President Zelensky condemns Russia’s May 9 parade as a distortion of history, while Ukraine honors WWII victims and frames its current fight as a continuation of resistance against oppression.

Tamara's crumbling wooden dormitory was built for workers in 1906, during the reign of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II
In Ivanteyevka, Russia's offensive on Ukraine was still casting a shadow
The Kremlin has tried to shield Russians like Elena Maximkina from the fallout of its offensive on Ukraine
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Overview

  • President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a televised address from Kyiv’s Khreshchatyk, branding Moscow’s May 9 parade a 'parade of bile and lies' and contrasting it with Ukraine’s solemn commemorations.
  • Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, joined by other Ukrainian leaders and diplomats in honoring the fallen.
  • The Flame of Glory was lit in Kyiv, accompanied by the opening of the 'Our Victory' exhibition, which highlights Ukraine’s sacrifices during WWII and its dual resistance to Nazi and Soviet regimes.
  • Ukrainian leaders emphasized the parallels between WWII Nazism and contemporary Russian aggression, framing the ongoing conflict as a fight against a resurgence of fascism.
  • May 8 has been officially designated as a future banking holiday in Ukraine, pending the end of martial law, further solidifying its alignment with European commemorative practices.