The congressional delegation will arrive in Kyiv for the celebration of Victory Day, said U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Jeffrey Payette in conversation " ".

before the Verkhovna Rada has set may 8 as a Day of remembrance and reconciliation in honor of all the victims of the Second world war. The ninth of may also is the state holiday - the Day of Victory over Nazism. The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had previously stated that " on 8 and 9 may unite the country." The head of state ordered the 8 and 9 may be held in Kiev and other cities and towns of the events dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism.

"here in Kiev I will present President Barack Obama on those occasions, on which we are invited. In addition, on Thursday and Friday will arrive by a large Delegation of members of the us Congress. They also want to salute this great anniversary, " said Pyatt.

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