President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a statement on the occasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Day, emphasized that the dedication and determination of Ukrainian soldiers on the front line directly influence Ukraine’s position at the negotiating table. According to the head of state, it is thanks to the defenders that the country maintains confidence, dignity, and compelling arguments in diplomatic dialogue.
This is reported by Kyiv24
“It is for this – the fight for a just peace for all of us – that these years and these days are dedicated. I thank the military who, on the battlefield, do everything to ensure that Ukraine has confidence at the negotiating table. Has dignity. Has strong arguments. Ukraine has all of this. Because it has you” – the statement reads.
Armed Forces of Ukraine Day: History and Significance
Every year on December 6, Ukraine celebrates Armed Forces Day. This day was established in 1993 when the Verkhovna Rada decided to celebrate it in honor of the adoption of the main law on the Armed Forces in 1991. The holiday symbolizes the courage, self-sacrifice, and resilience of Ukrainian soldiers who defend the state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
International Support and the Negotiation Process
During this period, the Ukrainian delegation is in the USA, where it is negotiating with the American side on ways to achieve a just peace for Ukraine. The delegation includes the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, General Andriy Hnatov. They met with representatives of the USA, including the President’s Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner, to discuss realistic and effective approaches to establishing lasting peace.