Today, a National Solidarity Action with Ukraine took place on the Federal Square in the heart of Swiss democracy. The event was dedicated to the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion and the twelfth year of the war against Ukraine.

Together with the Ukrainian community, Swiss partners, and friends of Ukraine, we honored the fallen, expressed our support for the Ukrainian people, and reaffirmed our shared commitment to freedom, justice, and international law.

Members of the Federal Assembly of the Swiss Confederation addressed the participants with words of support:

• Laurent Wehrli

• Marianne Binder-Keller

• Beat Flach

• Farah Rumy

• Aline Trede

Ambassadors of friendly states and partners of Ukraine also delivered remarks:

• The Ambassador of the European Union, Andreas Künne

• The Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania, Darius Jonas Semaška

The event was also supported by representatives of the diplomatic corps, including:

• The Ambassador of Bulgaria, Svetlan Stoev

• The Ambassador of Germany, Markus Potzel

• The Ambassador of the Netherlands, Karin Mössenlechner

• The Ambassador of Portugal, Júlio Vilela

• The Ambassador of Slovenia, Iztok Grmek

• The Ambassador of Spain, Enrique Mora

• The Ambassador of Sweden, Carl Magnus Nesser

• The Diplomat of the Austrian Embassy, Jakob Hainer-Berger

• The Diplomat of the Belgian Embassy, Michelangelo Temmermann

• The Diplomat of the Swedish Embassy, Emma Nilsson

The Mayor of Bern, Marieke Kruit, and the Vice Mayor of Bern, Alec von Graffenried, also attended the event.

The Ambassador of Ukraine to the Swiss Confederation, Iryna Venediktova, emphasized in her speech:

“Ukraine is the victim of this aggression. But Ukraine is not a victim in the moral sense. Ukraine is strong. It firmly stands on the principles of international law, defends our shared values, and today stands on the frontline in the defense of Europe.”

The Ambassador also underlined the importance of continued determined support for Ukraine and of ensuring Russia’s accountability for the crime of aggression.

We are sincerely grateful to the Swiss parliamentarians, representatives of the Federal Council, members of the diplomatic corps, Swiss civil society, and all citizens who stood alongside Ukraine today.

Special thanks go to the organizers of the event, the Ukrainian Association in Switzerland, the Ukrainian community, the volunteers, and everyone who contributes daily to supporting Ukraine. Your solidarity is a source of strength for the Ukrainian people.

Photo: Olga Subotinas