Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Kenya and the High Commission of Canada co-organized the event, commemorating the victims of Russian unprovoked and unjustified full-scale invasion in Ukraine, which started on February 24th 2022.
Among those who attended the event were the Ambassadors, Deputy Permanent Representatives and other high-ranking diplomats from the Kenyan based diplomatic missions of Argentine Republic, Australia, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, European Union, the Republic of Finland, the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, Hungary, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Israel, the State of Palestine, the Kingdom of Norway, Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, the Republic of Peru, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Rwanda, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden, United States of America, United Mexican States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Slovak Republic.
“Despite the war, Ukraine still continues to send grain around the world through its humanitarian food initiatives. As Canada we stand resolute in our commitment to support Ukraine in ensuring a future founded on lasting peace, justice, and respect for international norms. It is a fundamental principle for Canada and most of its allies that Ukraine must be part of any discussions on ending the war. Additionally, we must hold Russia accountable for the atrocities and demonstrate unwavering unity to support Ukraine and address the global impacts of Russia’s war of choice.” -- High Commissioner for Canada in the Republic of Kenya Christopher Thornley said in his opening remarks.
“The Russian Federation glorifies the Soviet and Tsarist regimes and has taken illegal actions to replay its imperial past. Still we, Ukrainians, are optimistic, since the unequivocal support of our partners from all around the globe, from Sweden to Japan, from Norway to Australia, continues and helps us on an everyday basis to save ourselves and the rest of the world from this evil. We strongly believe in the unity of allies who proved themselves to be real friends throughout the history of our nations.” – Ambassador of Ukraine to Kenya Andrii Pravedvyk stated.
The attendees observed a minute of silence for Ukrainian civilian victims of the Russian attack and fallen defenders of Ukraine and attended a photo exhibition, organized by Ukrainian and Canadian Sides, focused on the first days of war seen through the eyes of the famous Ukrainian photojournalist Oleksandr Glyadelov. Also the attendees were familiarized with the stories of famous Canadians of Ukrainian heritage, whose portraits and biographies were presented by the High Commission of Canada.