America News Agency

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized that Ukrainians played key roles in pivotal moments of World War II.

The statement read: "These contributions were often not fully appreciated. From the liberation of Auschwitz – where about 40% of the soldiers in the 1st Ukrainian Front were Ukrainians – to the raising of the iconic flag over the Reichstag in Berlin, and the signing of Japan’s surrender, Ukrainian soldiers and officers shaped the course of history. These stories present a legacy that shows how Ukrainian sacrifices and victories influenced the outcome of the war."