Flag of Hope (Ukraine)
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| Use | Civil flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 25 October 2024 |
| Design | A horizontal bicolour of white and black |
The Flag of Hope (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., uk) is an unofficial symbol established in Ukraine in 2025 to commemorate Ukrainian prisoners of war and missing persons during the Russian-Ukrainian War, which has been ongoing since 2014. It consists of two horizontal stripes: white (top) and black (bottom).
The flag is displayed under the national flag of Ukraine, intending to remain on the flagpole until the last prisoner of war is released.
Symbolism
- A white stripe embodies hope for their liberation, safe return, and freedom.
- A black stripe symbolizes their suffering experienced in captivity and the literal darkness of their confines.
The design draws some inspiration from the American POW/MIA flag, which also uses a black and white colour scheme.[1]
History
The flag was conceived by Serhiy Volynskyi, commander of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Marine Corps, a participant in the defense of Mariupol and former prisoner of war.
On 23 August 2024, he submitted a petition to the President of Ukraine with a request to support the initiative to create a new symbol: the Flag of Hope. The petition gained 25,000 signatures in less than four days.[2]
The first flag was solemnly raised in 2025 on the 8th of May, the Day of Remembrance, in Zaporizhzhia near the "Veteran PRO" centre.[3]
Див. також
- State Flag of Ukraine
- Flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
- Prisoner of War
References
- ↑ "Serhiy Volynskyi Launches "Flag of Hope" to Honor POWs in Ukraine". Межа. 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ↑ "Створення державного символу — "Прапор Надії", що буде нагадувати світу та кожному українцю про полонених та зниклих безвісти". Електронні петиції — Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України (in українська). 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ↑ "У Запоріжжі встановили перший в Україні «Прапор Надії»". Укрінформ (in українська). 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
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