Zelenskyy is drafting a new law to protect Ukrainian national landmarks ahead of Independence Day
On August 15, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a law on Ukrainian national shrines would be drafted in time for Independence Day. The head of state called on the Verkhovna Rada to support the bill, which is intended to clearly define the list of shrines and the mechanisms for their protection.
The head of state made this announcement on August 15 during a solemn state-church ceremony marking the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv. The president noted that he had already signed a decree on state-level measures to protect Ukrainian national shrines.
According to him, the relevant law must clearly define which sites are Ukrainian national shrines and what steps are necessary to protect them throughout the country. Zelenskyy said he had already discussed this issue with Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk.
According to the president, the new status should strengthen capabilities in the area of protecting Ukrainian sacred sites, museum collections, and Ukrainian heritage in general. This includes, in particular, working conditions, financial resources, as well as political and legal tools for protecting national heritage.
Earlier, Zelenskyy cited the figure for Russian losses he expects to see in August.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine continues to carry out its plan for long-range strikes against Russia and has already achieved results in the southern sector. According to him, Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities, military logistics, and operations in the Black and Azov Seas are intended to limit Russia’s ability to wage war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that, following a report from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapaty, steps were identified to reinforce the Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
