Zelenskyy proposes national pantheon for Ukrainian heroes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed the creation of a national pantheon to honor Ukrainian heroes, a move he announced on Constitution Day. The initiative, presented to parliament, aims to create a singular space where the names of all individuals who have fought for Ukraine throughout history will be permanently inscribed.

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Today I submitted a law to parliament on the National Pantheon of Ukraine.

"The names of all heroes who fought for Ukraine in different ages and epochs will be in one place and forever inscribed in our history," Zelenskyy stated. This project is intended to ensure that Ukraine's narrative of heroism and sacrifice is preserved and recognized for future generations.

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The names of all heroes who fought for Ukraine in different ages and epochs will be in one place and forever inscribed in our history.

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office, emphasized the importance of self-determination in Ukraine's history. "Our ancestors fought for centuries for this right to self-determination and national independence, and that is precisely why our soldiers are shedding blood today," Budanov said. His remarks are seen as a subtle response to historical disputes with neighboring Poland, particularly concerning the recognition of historical figures and events.

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No one will ever dictate to Ukrainians who their heroes should be, which holidays they should celebrate, or which history they should learn.

The planned memorial in Kyiv aims to serve as a focal point for national remembrance. It signifies Ukraine's commitment to defining its own historical narrative, free from external influence, and celebrating those who have defended its sovereignty and identity.

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Our ancestors fought for centuries for this right to self-determination and national independence, and that is precisely why our soldiers are shedding blood today.