Poroshenko tells soldiers: “Thank you for protecting every piece of Ukrainian land”

KYIV – During a working visit to the Donetsk region on April 1 (Palm Sunday, according to the Julian calendar), President Petro Poroshenko met with the servicemen of the 79th assault brigade and the warriors of the National Guard who defend Ukraine in the east and presented them Easter baskets prepared by his wife, Maryna, as well as talismans from children of the Sumy region. “Today, when the whole country celebrates Palm Sunday, I would like to convey words of sincere gratitude not only from myself, but also from my entire family,” Mr. Poroshenko said. “Thank you for protecting every piece of Ukrainian land.”