РНБОУ National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

Greetings of Secretary of the NSDC of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov on the New Year

Dear friends!

I heartily congratulate you with the New Year!

In a little while, 2016 will be history. It was extremely difficult for all: for our state, for our citizens, and especially - for the soldiers who stand on the front line of our defense. And now, in these holidays, they still protect our country from a strong and cruel enemy.

Make sure to remember them while pronouncing the New Year greetings in the circle of your relatives and friends. In 2016, for the first time over three years of war, we did not cede a single meter of our land to the aggressor.

On the contrary, step by step, we are systematically pushing him out of our territory. This is only the beginning, and the next year of 2017 should become the year of our victories, our unity, and increase of Ukraine's power and strength! The New Year is always the hope for renewal and change, it is always anticipation of miracles and festive exaltation.

I wish that the New Year 2017 for you is filled with good deeds, bright events, positive emotions, and new achievements. Let it enter your houses with peace, welfare, and prosperity. I wish you love you and happiness! May God bless your families and our Ukraine!

Happy New Year 2017!