Zelenskyy during a visit to Odesa. Photo: Office of the President

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced on the eve of Ukrainian Navy Day, which falls on 5 July this year, that a Naval Forces Academy is to be established in Odesa.

Source: Zelenskyy in a statement during a visit to Odesa

Quote: "And today, on the occasion of this year's Ukrainian Navy Day – and as a sign of respect and gratitude to our Naval Forces – I have made a decision for the future of Ukraine's Naval Forces and for the future of our Odesa. The decision to establish our own strong new Naval Academy in Odesa.

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