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Walk of the Brave
Ukrainian: Алея сміливості
(Алея сміливости)
The first foreign leader to be honored on the Walk of the Brave – President of Poland Andrzej Duda
Map
Interactive map of Walk of the Brave
LocationKyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates50°26′51.6″N 30°32′18.4″E / 50.447667°N 30.538444°E / 50.447667; 30.538444
Typealley
Opening date23 August 2022
Websitehttps://walkofthebrave.com/

The Walk of the Brave was laid in Kyiv on the initiative of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the 31st anniversary of Ukraine's independence. The place was not chosen by chance, because it was on the Constitution Square opposite the Verkhovna Rada.[1]

The Walk features leaders and countries who have supported Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]

History

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The Walk of the Brave was laid on Constitution Square near the Verkhovna Rada building in Kyiv to mark the 31st anniversary of Ukraine's independence.

The Walk features leaders and countries who have supported Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]

The President of Poland Andrzej Duda was the first to be honored. He personally took part in the opening.[3]

Leaders who are honored on the Walk of the Brave

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All leaders of countries and opinion leaders who visited Ukraine from February 24 to August 24 will be immortalized on the Walk of the Brave, but only the following plaques were solemnly opened:

Poland

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The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda took part in the opening of the Walk of the Brave on Constitution Square in Kyiv

The President of Poland Andrzej Duda was the first to be honored.[3]

“Today I want to open the Walk of the Brave in the presence of President of Poland Andrzej Duda. His name will always be on this Walk. It is a symbol of bravery, a symbol of friendship, of support for Ukraine when it is really needed,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated.[1]

United Kingdom

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The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Great Britain Boris Johnson on Constitution Square in Kyiv

On August 24, 2022, a plaque honoring Boris Johnson was unveiled.[4]

“We are personally grateful to Boris Johnson for his leadership, grateful for all these months of support, grateful to the society of Great Britain for the great help that the great power - Great Britain - provided to us every day, constantly, during the full-scale invasion,” said the President of Ukraine.[5]

“We will thank not only in words, but also historically. Therefore, the name of Prime Minister of Great Britain Boris Johnson will appear on this Walk of the Brave today,” he said.[5]

Latvia

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The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the President of Latvia Egils Levits

On September 9, 2022, during a visit to Ukraine, the President of Latvia Egils Levits together with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy opened a plaque with his name on the Walk of the Brave.[6]

Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia

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The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki

On March 15 the Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki, the Prime Minister of Czech Republic Petr Fiala, and the Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Janša, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister of Poland for Security Affairs, the leader of the ruling Law and Justice party, Jarosław Kaczyński, were the first of all foreign leaders to visit Ukraine from the beginning of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

On September 9, 2022, the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, together with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, opened a plaque on which the names of all 4 politicians were displayed.

United States

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On February 21, 2023, the President of the United States, Joe Biden was honored with a plaque on the Walk of the Brave. Biden had made a surprise visit to Ukraine on the same day to show support for their fight against Russia.[7]

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden unveiled a plaque dedicated to the U.S. President on the Walk of the Brave

European Union

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“In times of war, we gather on this square not by a coincidence, as here are the names of world leaders who supported our state, our people, our economy and during this war stood by our side against the aggression of the Russian Federation. I would like the name of the honorable President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to appear on this Walk today,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a ceremony unveiling a plaque in her honor.[8]

Meeting of the President of Ukraine with the President of the European Commission

List of leaders who are honored on the Walk of the Brave

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Name Title Country Date
Andrzej Duda President of Poland Poland April 13, 2022[9]
Boris Johnson Prime Minister of the United Kingdom United Kingdom April 9, 2022[10]
Egils Levits President of Latvia Latvia April 13, 2022[11]
Petr Fiala Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Czech Republic March 15, 2022[12]
Janez Janša Prime Minister of Slovenia Slovenia March 15, 2022[13]
Jarosław Kaczyński Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Poland March 15, 2022[14]
Mateusz Morawiecki Prime Minister of Poland Poland March 15, 2022[15]
Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission European Union April 8, 2022[16]
Roberta Metsola President of the European Parliament European Union April 1, 2022[17]
Micheál Martin Prime Minister of Ireland Ireland July 6, 2022[18]
Charles Michel President of the European Council European Union April 20, 2022[19]
Mette Frederiksen Prime Minister of Denmark Denmark April 21, 2022[20]
Andrej Plenković Prime Minister of Croatia Croatia May 8, 2022[21]
Magdalena Andersson Prime Minister of Sweden Sweden April 7, 2022[22]
Gitanas Nausėda President of Lithuania Lithuania April 13, 2022[23]
Karl Nehammer Chancellor of Austria Austria April 9, 2022[24]
António Costa Prime Minister of Portugal Portugal May 21, 2022[25]
Alar Karis President of Estonia Estonia April 13, 2022[26]
Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Canada May 9, 2022[27]
Sean Penn Actor and filmmaker United States February 24, 2022[28]
José Andrés Chef and restaurateur United States Spain March 29, 2022[29]
Ināra Mūrniece Speaker of the Saeima Latvia March 23, 2022[30]
Jüri Ratas President of Riigikogu Estonia March 24, 2022[31]
Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen Speaker of the Seimas Lithuania March 24, 2022[32]
Zuzana Čaputová President of Slovakia Slovakia May 31, 2022[33]
Edi Rama Prime Minister of Albania Albania June 15, 2022[34]
Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Canada May 9, 2022[35]
Ingrida Šimonytė Prime Minister of Lithuania Lithuania April 11, 2022[36]
Mark Rutte Prime Minister of the Netherlands Netherlands July 11, 2022[37]
Pedro Sánchez Prime Minister of Spain Spain April 21, 2022[38]
Antony Blinken United States Secretary of State United States April 25, 2022[39]
António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations March 24, 2022[40]
Xavier Bettel Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luxembourg June 21, 2022[41]
Ben Wallace Secretary of State for Defence United Kingdom June 10, 2022[42]
Olaf Scholz Chancellor of Germany Germany June 16, 2022[43]
Emmanuel Macron President of France France June 16, 2022[44]
Alejandro Giammattei President of Guatemala Guatemala July 25, 2022[45]
Maia Sandu President of Moldova Moldova June 27, 2022[46]
Mario Draghi Prime Minister of Italy Italy June 16, 2022[47]
Richard Branson founder of the Virgin Group Aid to Ukraine United Kingdom June 29, 2022[48]
Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Australia Australia July 3, 2022[49]
Kiril Petkov Prime Minister of Bulgaria Bulgaria April 28, 2022[50]
Dritan Abazović Prime Minister of Montenegro Montenegro June 15, 2022[51]
Joe Biden President of the United States United States February 24, 2022[52]
Jonas Gahr Støre Prime Minister of Norway Norway July 1, 2022[53]
Klaus Iohannis President of Romania Romania June 16, 2022[54]
Howard Graham Buffett Chairman and CEO of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation United States June 21, 2022[55]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Andrzej Duda opened the Walk of the Brave in Kyiv, where true friends of our state will be honored // Офіс Президента України. — 23 August 2022. — 14:43.
  2. 1 2 Зеленський та Дуда відкрили в Києві Алею сміливості // Suspilne.Culture. — 23 серпня 2022. — 16:15.
  3. 1 2 У Києві відкрили Алею сміливості. Що це таке // The Village Україна. — 23 серпня 2022. — 20:02.
  4. ↑ President of Ukraine noted the help of the UK Prime Minister and invited him to participate in the cancellation of the postal block dedicated to the 31st anniversary of independence // Офіс Президента України. — 24 August 2022. — 19:45.
  5. 1 2 "President of Ukraine noted the help of the UK Prime Minister and invited him to participate in the cancellation of the postal block dedicated to the 31st anniversary of independence". Presidential Office of Ukraine. 24 August 2022.
  6. ↑ "На Алеї сміливості в Києві з'явилися таблички, присвячені державним діячам Латвії, Польщі, Чехії та Словенії". www.eurointegration.com.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  7. ↑ "Joe Biden honored with plaque on Kyiv's Walk of the Brave". NBC News. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  8. ↑ The name of Ursula von der Leyen appeared on the Walk of the Brave in Kyiv // Офіс Президента України. — 15 September 2022. — 18:36.
  9. ↑ "President of Poland Andrzej Duda".
  10. ↑ "Prime Minister of Great Britain Boris Johnson".
  11. ↑ "President of the Republic of Latvia Egils Levits".
  12. ↑ "Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala".
  13. ↑ "Prime Minister Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša".
  14. ↑ "Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Jarosław Aleksander Kaczynski".
  15. ↑ "Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland Mateusz Jakub Morawiecki".
  16. ↑ "Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission".
  17. ↑ "President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola".
  18. ↑ "Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin".
  19. ↑ "President of European Council Charles Michel".
  20. ↑ "Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen".
  21. ↑ "Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković".
  22. ↑ "Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson".
  23. ↑ "Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland Mateusz Jakub Morawiecki".
  24. ↑ "Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Karl Nehammer".
  25. ↑ "Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic António Costa".
  26. ↑ "President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis".
  27. ↑ "23rd Prime-Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau".
  28. ↑ "Sean Penn".
  29. ↑ "Chef José Andrés".
  30. ↑ "Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Ināra Mūrniece".
  31. ↑ "President of the Riigikogu of the Republic of Estonia Jüri Ratas".
  32. ↑ "The Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen".
  33. ↑ "The President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová".
  34. ↑ "Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania Edi Rama".
  35. ↑ "23rd Prime-Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau".
  36. ↑ "The Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Šimonytė".
  37. ↑ "Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte".
  38. ↑ "President of the Government of Spain Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón".
  39. ↑ "United States Secretary of State Antony John Blinken".
  40. ↑ "António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General".
  41. ↑ "Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel".
  42. ↑ "Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom Ben Wallace".
  43. ↑ "Olaf Scholz Federal Chancellor".
  44. ↑ "The eighth President of the Fifth Republic of France Emmanuel Macron".
  45. ↑ "23rd President of the Republic of Guatemala Alejandro Eduardo Giammattei Falla".
  46. ↑ "The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu".
  47. ↑ "President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Mario Draghi".
  48. ↑ "Richard Branson's and the Virgin Group's aid to Ukraine".
  49. ↑ "Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese".
  50. ↑ "Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Kiril Petkov".
  51. ↑ "Prime Minister of Montenegro Dritan Abazović".
  52. ↑ "President of The United States of America Joseph Biden".
  53. ↑ "United States Secretary of State Antony John Blinken".
  54. ↑ "President of Romania Klaus Iohannis".
  55. ↑ "American Businessman and Philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett".
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