Ukraine is commemorating its 32nd year of independence today! 🇺🇦 It also marks the 547th day fighting Russia’s invasion. A stark reminder that independence isn’t simple or free.

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Today is also good day to read “Everything you didn’t know about Ukraine’s flag”. 🇺🇦

Man giving thumbs up wearing a black t-shirt printed with a stylized archangel in yellow and white, with a small Ukrainian flag heart pin on the shirt. _Wearing my [Kyiv Archangel shirt](https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us/products/kyiv-archangel-adult-t-shirt) and Ukraine colored heart pin I received from our team in Kyiv._