Polish president congratulates Ukrainians on their independence day

Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has congratulated the Ukranian nation on 31 years of independence since they broke free from the Russian-dominated Soviet Union. "Poland was the first in the world to recognize the independence of Ukraine," Duda said in a message posted on Twitter on Wednesday morning. "Today, too, we stand in solidarity with you when Ukraine defends its freedom by fighting off Russian aggressors. I know that you will win."