U.S. and Ukrainian flags billow in the wind on the East Front Plaza of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on April 23, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)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 several years, Americans have opened their homes to Ukrainian families, raised funds for hospitals and schools, organized community drives, sponsored students, welcomed children displaced by war, and reminded millions of Ukrainians that solidarity is not an abstract virtue but a daily choice.As Ukraine continues its fight for freedom, Americans often ask what keeps our nation going after so many years of war. The answer begins with an idea that Americans know well, for it is one they, too, once fought to defend
"Liberty is not a privilege granted by rulers but an inherent right belonging to every human being."
