On February 20, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside First Lady Olena Zelenska, commemorated the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, paying tribute to those who perished during the pivotal Revolution of Dignity in 2014. The solemn ceremony took place at the Alley of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred in Kyiv, where the couple placed memorial candles near the commemorative cross, a site marked by past mass shootings of the revolution’s participants. During the event, both President Zelenskyy and the First Lady stood before portraits of the fallen, reflecting on the sacrifices made for Ukraine’s freedom and independence. In a statement shared on social media, they expressed, “Ukrainians always defend what is theirs: their independence, dignity, and their right to live freely. It was the people who won freedom for Ukraine—ordinary people who care about Ukraine’s future and how Ukrainian children will live. We remember what it cost in 2014.” The ceremony also saw the participation of 49 representatives from foreign missions accredited in Ukraine, underscoring the international recognition of the sacrifices made during the Revolution of Dignity. The president and his wife urged the public to honor the courage of everyone who stood firm at Maidan, ensuring Ukraine’s freedom was preserved. This annual remembrance underscores the ongoing respect and gratitude for those who fought and fell during one of Ukraine’s most defining modern historical moments. Post navigation Zelenskyy Lauds Ukraine’s Defenders