Kyiv, November 13, 2023 – In a heartfelt tweet on November 13, 2023, from the official Twitter account of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa), he extended warm congratulations to Mustafa Dzhemilev, the esteemed leader of the Crimean Tatar people, on his 80th birthday.
President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Dzhemilev for his unwavering commitment to defending the freedom of Ukraine and the Crimean Tatar people. In a significant gesture, Zelenskyy bestowed upon Dzhemilev the prestigious title of Hero of Ukraine.
The tweet quoted President Zelenskyy’s words: “Mustafa Dzhemilev is a strong, worthy, and brave man who has committed his life to defending national liberty. I wished him what we all wish: victory for Ukraine and freedom for our entire country. We are making every effort to bring the liberation of Crimea closer.” (*)