President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and his wife Maryna Poroshenko took part in opening the "Mothers of Heroes" photo exhibition dedicated to the Mother's Day, which coincided with the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation this year.

The exhibition takes place on the square near the National Museum of History of Ukraine in World War II.

Mothers of Ukrainian servicemen and the mother of Ukrainian pilot and MP (the Batkivschyna faction) Nadia Savchenko, Maria Ivanivna, participated in opening the exhibition too.

The president praised the strength of every Ukrainian mother and wife whose sons and husbands defend the homeland. According to Poroshenko, they demonstrate the same courage and heroism as that of the Ukrainian warriors on the frontline.

Poroshenko highlighted the sacrifice of Ukrainian women who found enough strength to support the decision of their sons and husbands to fight against the aggressor for the sake of peace in the country.

"Mothers of heroes are also Ukrainian heroes, for they face even greater pressure! I would like to emphasize that our victory depends on you as well. Just as on the heroism of our defenders - your sons and husbands," the president addressed the attendees.