Ukraine marks the Europe Day on May 9 for the first time, amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The European Union and Ukrainian flags are seen placed on a building in Kyiv, Ukraine 9 May 2023. Ukraine marks the Europe Day on May 9 for the first time, amid Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signs decree making May 9 Europe Day. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv to celebrate Europe Day together with Ukrainians and stated that Ukraine is part of a single European family, according to local media.