Ukraine celebrates Day of Unity amid Russian invasion threat; see pics

Ukraine celebrated the National Day of Unity on February 17 to consolidate its people amid the threat of Russian invasion. The national flags were waved on government buildings, private houses and cars across the country to show the unity of the people.

Ukraine celebrated the National Day of Unity on February 17 to consolidate its people amid the threat of Russian invasion. Credit: Reuters Photo

President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed its people via television and said

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukrainians mark the Day of Unity to show the

Ukrainian enthusiasts unfolded a 200-metre-long national flag at the Olympic stadium in Kyiv as part of the celebrations. Credit: AFP Photo

The national flags were waved on government buildings, private houses and cars across the country to show the unity of the people. Credit: AFP Photo

Children in many schools and kindergartens were asked to wear vyshyvanka, traditional Ukrainian ethnic clothing decorated with embroidery patterns. Credit: Twitter/@DobromirVasile

Ukrainian Army soldiers pose for a photo as they gather to celebrate a Day of Unity in Odesa, Ukraine. Credit: AP Photo

Marking the special day, the Infrastructure Ministry launched the special ‘Train of Unity’ from Rakhiv to Mariupol that carried the flag through different regions across the country. Credit: Reuters Photo

The ambassadors of the European Union countries laid flowers on the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv to mark the Day of Unity, showing their support for Ukraine, and paying tribute to all who have fallen in the conflict in eastern Ukraine since 2014. Credit: Twitter/@MattiMaasikas

The media reported that Russia could invade Ukraine on February 16. However, Moscow has repeatedly denied any plans to invade Ukraine. Credit: AFP Photo