Ukrainian troops proudly marching in Brussels on Belgium’s National Day should send a powerful message to the Kremlin that the European Union, Belgium, and Brussels that hosts all major EU institutions – all stand with Ukraine and its people.
That’s according to Brussels mayor Philippe Close, who gave an exclusive comment to Ukrinform ahead of the National Day parade in the Belgian capital.
“After four years of war, it's very symbolic and important during our National day to put focus on what is happening in Ukraine,” said the mayor.
For Belians, he added, “Ukraine is part of Europe more than ever”.
He noted the importance of welcoming in the Belgian capital the Ukrainian troops, representatives of the army who resist Putin’s invasion.
