Serhii Morhunov: "In the Face of External Threats, We Must All Unite"

Today, February 16, Unity Day has been announced. In Ukraine and Vinnytsia in particular, people gather together to show the world their unity, that the Ukrainian nation is strong and monolithic. In Vinnytsia, the largest flag in the region was raised on the Zamkova Hora under the National Anthem of Ukraine. A prayer for Ukraine was said.

The event was attended by Mayor Serhii Morhunov, Head of Vinnytsia Regional State Administration Serhii Borzov, and Chairman of Vinnytsia Regional Council Viacheslav Sokolovyi, as well as community representatives from across the region.

"If we consider the eight-year history of all the events taking place in Ukraine, it is the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian army that have shown solidarity and unity. In the face of the external threat of an attack by Russia, we must all unite, and do so in order to preserve the state and protect the borders. Most importantly, we will show our foreign partners that we are united as never before in order to preserve the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine," said Serhii Morhunov, head of Vinnytsia community.

The Head of Vinnytsia Regional State Administration Serhii Borzov noted that the most important thing now is to consolidate the society. "We have to unite around Ukraine, around the threat. We must unite around our military, our desire to be free, independent, and for our next generations to live in an independent and prosperous Ukraine," said Serhii Borzov.

The Chairman of Vinnytsia Regional Council Viacheslav Sokolovyi stressed that in this difficult time for the country, Ukrainians must be confident and determined. "Today's manifestation of people's desire to be consolidated and united is a signal to all politicians that people are ready to unite, and be united politicians," said Viacheslav Sokolovyi.