“I appreciate the leadership of the United States in Ukraine’s defense of common values — freedom, democracy and independence,” Zelensky tweeted, wishing Americans and President Biden a happy Fourth of July. Happy birthday to the people of 🇺🇸 and @POTUS! I wish the friendly people of 🇺🇸 peace and prosperity. I appreciate the leadership of the United States in Ukraine’s defense of common values – Freedom, Democracy and Independence. — Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) July 4, 2022 The US has made supporting Ukraine a cornerstone of its foreign policy since Russia invaded the country on February 24. Washington has provided $6.9 billion in security aid since Russia’s invasion began, uniting Western nations against the move and bringing tensions with Moscow to a boiling point not seen since the Cold War. “Happy 4th of July to all our American friends and thank you for standing with us in our darkest hour. Together, we will prevail,” the official Twitter account of the government of Ukraine said. The Ukrainian military band released a video on Monday of the band performing the US national anthem, sung in English, in honor of the holiday. “Dear American friends, we appreciate all the support we receive from the United States and today we sincerely wish you a happy Independence Day,” an unnamed uniformed military official said in the video after the group’s performance. The gesture was one of many by the Ukrainian military. “On behalf of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and on my behalf, I convey my heartfelt wishes to the American people on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States,” Valery Zaluzny, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. he wrote in a Facebook post. Why Kansas will be bellwether in abortion fight Growing threats fuel US fight for cyber workers “I wish you every success in your future endeavors, prosperity, much happiness and strong health,” he continued. The general staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also noted with its post on July 4. “Happy 4th of July to all our American friends and thank you for being with us in our darkest hour,” the official Ukrainian government account tweeted on Monday. “Together we will prevail.”
