Romania’s president congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day as European leaders gather in Kyiv

24 August 2026 Romanian president Nicușor Dan sent a message of congratulations to Ukraine on Monday, August 24, to mark the neighboring country’s Independence Day. The official highlighted the “extraordinary courage and heroic resilience of the Ukrainian people in defence of our shared values and freedom.” He also promised that “Romania will continue to stand by Ukraine, steadfast in upholding the country’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.” “Ukraine can count on our multidimensional assistance. Romania also remains fully committed to supporting Ukraine's EU accession process and its post-conflict reconstruction. At the same time, NATO's continued engagement with Ukraine remains essential to the long-term stability and security of the entire Euro-Atlantic area,” Dan con