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Petro Poroshenko: ‘Ukrainians are ready to further fight for their independence heavily’

President Petro Poroshenko gives a speech at the beginning of a military parade to celebrate 25 years of Ukraine's independence on Aug. 24.
Editor's Note: The following is the English-language translation of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's speech to the nation on the occasion of Ukraine's celebration of its 25th year of national independence on Aug. 24.