Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has congratulated his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a letter conveyed on the occasion of Independence Day in Ukraine. Iohannis voiced his appreciation for the strength the Ukrainian people have shown in defending their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, in the face of Russian aggression. In his turn, PM Marcel Ciolacu also sent a message saying: „For the second consecutive year, Ukraine celebrates Independence Day fighting for freedom and its legitimate right to choose its own destiny. For a year and a half now, the Ukrainian people are resisting the Russian aggression with great courage, supported by the strong solidarity of the international community. Romania has had an extremely important contribution”.