The greetings were posted on his Facebook page.

"We express our deep respect for all participants in the Russian-Ukrainian war, admire their courage and devotion. We are proud of the feats of soldiers - Crimean Tatars and their comrades - natives of the temporarily occupied Crimea, who are defending Ukraine in the Donbas, preparing to liberate Crimea from the Russian occupiers", - Chubarov said.

He also wished "the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol".

What is known

• On 14 of October, Ukraine celebrates three holidays at once: the Day of the Defender of Ukraine, the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the 75th anniversary of the UPA.
• Today, on the territory of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Kyiv, cultural and artistic events will be held, at which military Crimean Tatars will be honoured and awarded.