The outgoing year was difficult for every Ukrainian and, of course, for the Ukrainian state. It brought large-scale war, occupation, death of military and civilians, destroyed homes and infrastructure. The year 2022 will forever leave in the heart for every citizen of Ukraine a bloody trace of loss and pain, the taste of tears, the burning smell of explosions and shots, and the disturbing sounds of sirens…

However, the year 2022 is also a year of strengthening and persistence, unbreakability and resilience, heroism and undoubted faith in the Victory of Ukraine. Ukraine is the number 1 topic on all international platforms, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are an example for dozens of armies around the world.

On the eve of the bright holidays of the New Year and Christmas, I wish all of us Victory and Peace in 2023! May the Ukrainian sky forever forget missiles and shells, enemy unmanned drones and military aircraft! May the blessed Ukrainian land provide everyone with its bounty, and open peaceful paths for new achievements for the future!

I believe that the coming year will be a key year for Ukraine, for all its citizens, will be the beginning of a new Ukraine with its territorial borders of 1991, which are recognized by the entire civilized world, because the yellow-blue flag will definitely return to our temporarily occupied lands.

Health and prosperity, family coziness and optimism, strength and energy for new achievements! Peaceful New Year and Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, 

Acting SNRIU Chairman – 

Chief State Nuclear and Radiation Safety Inspector of Ukraine 

Oleh KORIKOV