A significant historical artifact will become part of the National Museum of History of Ukraine's collection.

On June 30, a ceremonial transfer of the Crimean Tatar flag took place at the National Museum of History of Ukraine, symbolizing international solidarity in the struggle for the de-occupation of Crimea.

According to the NMHU, the ceremony was held on the anniversary of the II Kurultai of the Crimean Tatar people, which established the national flag, anthem, and the creation of the Mejlis 34 years ago.

For 9 months, the Crimean Tatar flag traveled the world as part of the international campaign “United by the Flag — #LIBERATECRIMEA”, visiting 28 countries across 4 continents. The flag features hundreds of signatures from participants around the globe, expressing support for the Crimean Tatar people and the demand for Crimea's liberation.

The event was attended by the Head and members of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, the team from the Crimean Tatar Resource Center, and museum staff.

“This is very important, as the transfer of the Crimean Tatar national flag to the National Museum of Ukraine allows us to preserve significant artifacts of historical events for future generations. It will continually affirm that Crimea is Ukraine. The Crimean Tatar flag is a symbol not only of the rights of the indigenous people but also of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine,” said Eskender Bariyev, Chairman of the Board of the Crimean Tatar Resource Center and member of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people.

Refat Chubarov, Head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, emphasized: “This exhibit is a testament to our history, struggle, and solidarity. After Crimea is liberated, our museums must tell the stories of the heroes and events that brought freedom closer. It is through such additions to museum collections that a material trace will remain, allowing future generations to learn and understand our current history.”

Anton Bohdalov, head of the independent Ukraine history department, stressed the importance of transferring this unique artifact to the museum collection as a symbol of resistance and international solidarity. “The flag that will be handed over to our museum today is a testament to the struggle. It is proof that this struggle continues.”