Zelensky: The Ukrainian flag is the dream of the occupied territories, which we will return.

The Ukrainian flag is a symbol of freedom and a dream of Ukrainians in the occupied territories

According to FREEДOM: The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that Ukrainians hold the Ukrainian flag as a symbol of their land, which they will not give to the occupiers. He emphasized that the symbols of Ukrainian statehood are known all over the world. Ukrainian symbols are recognized globally, from Europe to Japan. Now music stars raise the Ukrainian flag on stage, and the audience greets them with applause.

'For the first time, the Ukrainian flag became a state symbol during the time of the Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918. After the establishment of Soviet power, the blue-and-yellow flag was banned. On January 28, 1992, the state flag was approved by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. For the citizens of the country, it became a symbol of independence, dignity, and resistance against the aggressor - Russia. For foreigners, it is a marker of solidarity with a people who do not give up in the struggle against Russian occupiers,' — said correspondent FREEДOM Nikita Skoblikov.

The vocalist of the band Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, also urged not to be silent and not to stop fighting until Ukraine finds peace on its land. The music for the Ukrainian anthem was composed by priest Mykhailo Verbytsky, and the symbols of Ukraine have become popular all over the world.

'St. Sophia Cathedral is the heart of the ancient city. The 11th-century cathedral features the princely trident of Volodymyr the Great. This ancient symbol can be seen in modern graffiti in Kyiv,' — noted correspondent Nikita Skoblikov.

At the end of May 2025, Pope Leo XIV met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and expressed his support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle for peace and freedom. The coat of arms, flag, anthem - these are the codes of the Ukrainian nation that everyone understands.

The Ukrainian flag and other national symbols of Ukraine hold great significance for Ukrainians as symbols of independence, dignity, and resistance against aggressors. They are also markers of solidarity with the Ukrainian people for other countries of the world. At the same time, these symbols promote Ukrainian culture and traditions on the international stage, emphasizing the importance of Ukrainian identity.