President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Ukrainian marines at the front line. (Source: Volodymyr Zelensky / Official Telegram channel)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky visited naval infantry troops at the front line to mark the Day of the Ukrainian Marines.
Zelensky’s Telegram channel reported this on May 23.
“Prepared for operations on land, at sea, and in the air, Ukrainian marines successfully perform complex tasks. They are motivated, strong, and brave. The enemy feels the power of our warriors. Thank you for defending our homeland!” the president’s channel wrote.
The Day of the Ukrainian Marines has been commemorated in Ukraine as a professional holiday since 2014, with the date May 23 set in 2018.
President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Ukrainian marines at the front line. (Volodymyr Zelensky / Official Telegram channel)President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Ukrainian marines at the front line. (Volodymyr Zelensky / Official Telegram channel)President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Ukrainian marines at the front line. (Volodymyr Zelensky / Official Telegram channel)President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Ukrainian marines at the front line. (Volodymyr Zelensky / Official Telegram channel)
Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.
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