Danish queen addresses Ukrainians in New Year's greetings

This was reported by the Royal House of Denmark's Communications Department, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

“My first New Year greetings tonight go to the Ukrainians in Denmark and to the entire Ukrainian people. May this terrible war come to an end and may your proud and beautiful country flourish again,” she said.

The queen reminded that on 24 February, Ukraine was attacked. “It is outrageous to witness the sufferings of the Ukrainian people. They are fighting heroically for their freedom. It makes a great impression on all of us,” she said.

She added that “many Ukrainians have arrived in Denmark after the outbreak of the war, and the Danes have given them a warm welcome”. “Many have opened their home, workplace, football club – and their hearts. When we help each other, we bring light to darkness. It is the least we can do,” she said.

The queen also reminded that many of the refugees are women and children. “Naturally, they are deeply worried about family members left behind, but despite that, many of them have a strong wish to be able to provide for themselves and to establish the most normal everyday life possible for their children. Naturally, they all hope to be able to return home as soon as possible,” she said.

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Ritzau Scanpix

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