President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated participants and veterans of UN peacekeeping operations on their professional holiday - International Day of UN Participants.

" We are proud of everyone who, as part of the military, police forces and civilian personnel of UN missions, protects peace in different regions of the world.. A number of operations with the participation of Ukrainians have become real success stories, "

" Despite Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the temporary occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, we remain committed to peacekeeping activities under the auspices of the UN.

Our contribution to the affirmation of international security will continue to grow, "

Since 1992, about 45 thousand people have gained experience in international peace and security operations.. Ukrainian military personnel. Now Ukrainian national contingents and personnel under the auspices of various international security organizations participate in 8 international peace and security operations in 6 countries of the world and the Abyei region (Sudan).