Ukraine's Independence Day solidarity action at EU airports: details

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On December 1, 1991, at the All-Ukrainian referendum, Ukrainians confirmed their desire to live in an independent state, making it an irreversible fact of history. Poland, Canada, Latvia, and Lithuania were the first countries to recognize the Ukrainian state out of more than 130 countries.

Q: When was Ukraine first mentioned?

It was first mentioned in the Kyivan Chronicle in 1187, in connection with the death of Prince Volodymyr Hlibovych of Pereyaslav at the Posul frontier.

Q: Where does the name “Ukraine” come from?

The origin of the name “Ukraine” has long attracted scholarly attention, but there is still no single explanation. Some researchers have linked it to the words kray, meaning “the part of the territory farthest from the center,” while others have linked it to the nouns kray, krayina, meaning “native land, one's own country, native land.”

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Airports where the campaign will take place

Ukraine's Independence Day solidarity action at EU airports: details

The Ukrainian Institute has launched an Independence Day solidarity event that will take place in 20 European airports. Find out more about the event and how the smallest manifestations of support turn into meaningful actions for Ukraine and Europe

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To mark the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, the Ukrainian Institute has launched a large-scale communication campaign of gratitude that will spread across Europe. From London to Madrid, from Munich to Riga, airport screens will display messages of solidarity from Europeans and words of gratitude from Ukrainians.

The campaign The Least Support: How is Europe helping Ukraine?

In 20 airports across Europe, including London, Munich, Rome and Madrid, digital screens will display messages of solidarity from European citizens and words of gratitude from Ukrainians in return. Organizers say the “The Smallest Support” campaign aims to show that even simple actions, such as kind words, social media posts or a Ukrainian flag in a window, have a significant impact and are of great value to Ukrainians.

“Although the russian war against Ukraine is slowly disappearing from the world media, Europe continues to show unwavering support. Ukrainians appreciate even the smallest expressions of solidarity,” said Ksenia Kalyna, Head of Communications at the Ukrainian Institute.

The campaign will continue on August 24 with mass actions in European cities. Ten-meter-long banner ribbons with tweets of support from Europeans and words of gratitude from Ukraine will be unfurled on the streets. These banners will become a symbol of European solidarity with Ukraine, demonstrating unity and shared values.

Miniature newspapers: from posters to newspaper pages

Another important element of the campaign will be miniature newspapers - pocket-sized publications that will showcase real-life posts by Europeans on newspaper pages. Placed in popular cafes and local businesses, these “newspaper kiosks” will emphasize that even small actions can have a big impact.

Exhibition at Madrid airport: a story of support from one post

An exhibition starting on August 24 at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport will complement the campaign. This event is special because a series of posters will tell the story of a Spaniard whose post in support of Ukraine triggered a wave of support across Europe. This story perfectly demonstrates how small efforts can have a big impact and become the beginning of significant changes.

More information about the campaign can be found on the official website of the Ukrainian Institute.

By the way, you can support Ukraine and the Ukrainians who continue their unbreakable struggle for independence together with Visit Ukraine. Buy merchandise on our website and make your own contribution to support those affected by the war. It is important that each item not only demonstrates your pride in Ukraine, but also supports the development of Ukrainians abroad. Join the community of those who are proud of Ukraine and Ukrainians!

Airports where the campaign will take place

Ljubljana Airport (Slovenia)

Milan Malpensa (Italy)

Milan Linate (Italy)

Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (Italy)

Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport (Poland)

Modlin Airport (Poland)

John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (Poland)

Riga Airport (Latvia)

Tallinn Airport (Estonia)

Shannon Airport (Ireland)

Václav Havel Airport (Czech Republic)

Kastrup Airport (Denmark)

Munich Airport (Germany)

Düsseldorf Airport (Germany)

Frankfurt Airport (Germany)

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (Finland)

London Luton Airport (UK)

London Stansted Airport (UK)

Manchester Airport (UK)

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (Spain)

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The campaign The Least Support: How is Europe helping Ukraine?

Miniature newspapers: from posters to newspaper pages

Exhibition at Madrid airport: a story of support from one post

Airports where the campaign will take place

Frequantly

asked questions

How long has Ukraine been independent?

Which country was the first to recognize Ukraine's independence?

When was Ukraine first mentioned?

Where does the name “Ukraine” come from?

VisitUkraine.Today is a service portal for tourists traveling to Ukraine and Ukrainians planning a trip abroad.

In addition to the help portal, we have created several other projects: