Independence day parades for Ukraine are taking place around Ireland and Europe.
It has been 31 years since the country gained independence from the Moscow-controlled Soviet Union.
Meanwhile, Wednesday also marks six months since the Russian invasion began.
Events to mark indepence have been banned in Ukraine itself, for fear of Russia targeting events of patriotism.
Here is where events are taking place across Ireland:
Dublin
GPO: Independence Day Parade @ 5.30pm
Airfield Estate: Ukrainian people who recently moved to Ireland are invited to visit for free
Galway
Independence March in Eyre Square @ 12pm
Cork
Independence Day Celebration at Fitzgerald's Park @ 3pm
Kilkenny
Independence Day Celebration at The Parade @ 5pm
Wexford
Independence Day Celebration at Astro Active, Enniscorthy @ 2pm
Louth
Independence Day Celebration at The Lisdoo, Newry Road @ 3pm
Limerick
Rally at Arthur's Quay Park @ 2pm
Mayo
Concert and food at The Towers Bar and Restaurant, Westport @ 4pm
Kerry
Concert at the Great Southern Killarney Hotel @ 4pm
Westmeath
Concert at St Mary's Hall, Athlone @ 7pm
A Ukrainian flag was also unveiled at a ceremony in Brussels, as Ukraine makes strides towards European Union membership.
🇺🇦 A proud, emotional moment as we unfurl the Ukrainian flag in the Grand-Place of Brussels, with the Ukrainian community of Belgium.
Today we all look towards the future.
A future where our Ukrainien friends can live in a free and independent Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini! pic.twitter.com/wXNlCjnieX— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) August 24, 2022
