Armed Forces

Ukraine, beloved land of mine, May you live ever free and strong! For God Himself makes you divine, Protects you from all harm and wrong. Since ancient times it has been so— To guard our people from their pain, So harvests in the fields would grow, Not trampled down by foe's disdain. The Cossack spirit has not died! It lives and surges through our veins! Our Armed Forces, filled with pride, Proudly hold aloft their chains! The valor, courage of Ukraine's sons Has filled the world with wonder true, And our great people never runs— The Armed Forces—our nation's bloom! The spirit of our freedom burns, As long as we have those who guard, Each generation's torch returns: Independence, though the road be hard!