Zelensky cancels Independence Day military parade, gives money to the military

Zelensky cancels Independence Day military parade, gives money to the military

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky decided not to hold a military parade on Independence Day. Instead, 300 million hryvnias will be allocated to the money reward for the troops.

The President stated this in his video address.

Usually on August 24, on Independence Day of Ukraine, we have a military parade - pompous and certainly not cheap. This year, instead of the parade, it is better to allocate this money to our Heroes. And we have decided to allocate 300 million hryvnias to the military. These are regular soldiers, cadets, sergeants, officers - everyone. And, of course, the military in the JFO area

At the same time, he noted that the celebration of Independence Day of Ukraine and the ceremony of paying tribute to the Heroes on the occasion of the holiday would take place in a new format.

Recall that the law determines the maximum number of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 250,000 people, including 204,000 servicemen.

Zelensky cancels Independence Day military parade, gives money to the military

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