On August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day was celebrated with a march through the streets of Tbilisi. The action started in Chavchavadze Avenue and ended in Rustaveli, in front of the Parliament building.

The main part of the march participants were citizens of Ukraine. The Ukrainian anthem was played in the streets of the city, and the participants held a symbolically sewn flag of 32 meters in length.

"Today is the Independence Day of Ukraine. Ukraine is 32 years old. I am very happy to meet with my children and family today. Thank you Georgia for your warm welcome. I want to meet at home on the next Independence Day" - one of the participants of the rally, Irina Novalenko, told Radio Liberty.

The march was called "Let's fight for freedom" and was attended by Georgian citizens of various ages. "I wish freedom for Ukraine, freedom from Putin... We must free our beautiful country from Putin," said Irma Natsvilishvili, another participant of the rally.

Georgian politicians also reacted to Ukraine's Independence Day. For example, the President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, congratulated the Ukrainian people on Independence Day and announced that Georgia would celebrate its Independence Day together with Ukraine.

"Dear Mr. President, dear Ukrainian friends, today Georgia celebrates your Independence Day with you. Georgia wishes to celebrate with you your independence, for which you have fought so bravely for a year and a half. Together we will celebrate the day of your victory. Happy Independence Day!" - said the President.

Chairman of "Georgian Dream" Irakli Kobakhidze congratulated Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, writing on the social network that he wishes peace, strengthening of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze also congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day: "I congratulate our friend Ukraine and its heroic people on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day. May your struggle bring victory, independence and peace. I wish Ukraine territorial integrity and prosperity".

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia congratulates Ukraine on its Independence Day and expresses its support. "Congratulations to Ukraine on the occasion of its Independence Day! Georgia stands in solidarity with Ukraine and remains a staunch supporter of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Georgia wishes peace and prosperity to the people of Ukraine" - noted the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Twitter.

Archil Talakvadze, the deputy speaker of the Georgian Parliament and the head of the Friendship Group with the Ukrainian Parliament, reacted to Ukraine's Independence Day by tweeting: "Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! We join in celebrating the strength, resilience and identity of the Ukrainian people. Georgia stands in solidarity with Ukraine and reaffirms its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity".