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One of the pictures in a carousel posted by @kyivindependent_official in which it showed different ways Ukraine celebrated its National Flag Day on August 23. 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

#Repost @kyivindependent_official with @use.repost . . . Today is Ukraine’s National Flag Day 🇺🇦

As Russia started its all-out war against Ukraine, countries all over the world have raised Ukrainian flags as a sign of support. The flag — with blue on top and yellow on the bottom — is now internationally recognized and has become a symbol of freedom, hope, and resilience.

To learn more about the Ukrainian flag, watch our recent explainer on YouTube at the link in bio.

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