It is with deep disappointment that the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus draws attention to the fact that the so-called «Coordinating Council of Russian Compatriots of Cyprus» has been granted permission to hold, on the eve of the Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Second World War, a number of events in various cities of Cyprus, to glorify the regime involved in mass murder of millions of Ukrainians and other nationals.
In particular, the public events called «Fire of Remembrance» are being freely held in the cities of Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, and Nicosia, sponsored by the pro-Kremlin «Coordinating Council of Russian Compatriots of Cyprus».
Unfortunately, this year, as in previous years, the mentioned municipalities have chosen to give permissions to hold such events by an organization that is a mouthpiece of Kremlin propaganda.
At a time when Ukraine is fighting for its right to exist for the tenth year in a row, and the courageous Ukrainian people are fighting every day not only for their peaceful democratic future, but also for the whole of Europe, we consider the granting of permits to hold public meetings by an organization banned on the territory of the European Union as a cynical and immoral gesture towards all Ukrainians.
In this extremely difficult and crucial time for Ukraine and the whole Europe, the majority of European countries have clearly defined their position regarding the support of Ukraine and its citizens, and stood on the side of truth and light. The leadership of the Republic of Cyprus has repeatedly and strongly condemned the full-scale Russian military invasion of Ukraine, has been and remains in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Now, as 81 years ago, Ukraine is fighting against total evil. Now, just like 81 years ago, Ukraine is fighting for the future – its own and that of the whole of Europe, the whole free world. Now, as 81 years ago, we rely on the common strength of free nations and know that together we will always be part of a free Europe that will not submit to evil.
The Embassy of Ukraine once again calls on the municipal and competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus to pay careful attention to the activities of the so-called «Coordinating Council of Russian Compatriots of Cyprus», as well as to carefully investigate the main goal and purpose of this organization’s activities.