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Olga Stefanishyna

Olga Stefanishyna is the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States. She previously served as Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, leading Ukraine's accession process to the European Union and NATO integration.

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U.S. and Ukrainian flags in Washington, D.C., U.S., on April 23, 2024.

Ukraine's Ambassador to US: Why Ukraine celebrates America's 250th too

by Olga Stefanishyna
There are anniversaries that belong to one nation, and there are anniversaries that remind the world why certain ideas never stop mattering. America's 250th birthday is both. For Ukrainians, this celebration is more than an occasion to congratulate a friend, as we honor a country whose founding principles have inspired generations far beyond its shores, including our own. This day is also a chance to express something deeply personal: our gratitude to the American people. Over the past severa