Ukraine recognizes and respects European values, and fights for those values, Prime Minister of Ukraine announced during a celebration of the Day of Europe in Vinnytsia.

"We reverence and adhere to European values and are struggling for those values. Europe is not just a word, it's the values and high standards of living for the citizens", the Prime Minister stressed.

He reminded that the celebration of the Day of Europe is a longstanding tradition. And today Vinnytsia has joined the list of the most livable cities in Ukraine.

"Ukrainians should live better because they deserve it. We are prepared to work hard to make Ukraine not just a member of the European Union, but its strong member with a powerful army, economy, high social standards. That is our agenda", said Volodymyr Groysman.

He added that painstaking work is ahead. "And we must remember that Ukraine is Europe, our objective is to make Ukraine a really strong country. Together, we will win, Ukraine is Europe", the Head of Government accentuated.

Background 

This year, during the celebration of the Day of Europe in Vinnytsia, a record was set for Ukraine: over 1.5 thousand children danced the Sky over Europe dance. It became the largest streetdance performance.