"Independence was not given to us easily. We, as well as our ancestors, have to pay a high price for it," Dmytro Razumkov

Information Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Secretariat
24 August 2021, 16:35


The Declaration of Ukraine's independence embodied the aspirations of millions of Ukrainians to gain their own statehood. This was emphasized by Chairperson of the Ukrainian Parliament Dmytro Razumkov during the solemn sitting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Dmytro Razumkov noted the role of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in gaining independence. "Parliament has demonstrated that in times of the greatest transformations and trials, it is always with the Ukrainian people, always supporting them and moving with them," he said.
The Speaker stressed that the Ukrainian people had proved not only their right to exist and independence, but also their ability to protect and preserve it.
"Independence is always expensive.  Our ancestors paid a very high price for freedom.  Our contemporaries continue to pay the same price, giving the most valuable thing that each person has - his own life, "he added.
“Independence was not given to us easily. We, as well as our ancestors, have to pay a high price for it," he added.
According to Dmytro Razumkov, every citizen should make efforts to preserve and strengthen independence. "Independence is the greatest privilege of the people and we must carefully support, develop and strengthen it," he said.