Belgium recognizes Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainians

The House of Representatives of the Belgian Parliament recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the announcement on Twitter.

"Historic vote in Belgium’s House of Representatives: one more state recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people!" the Ukrainian leader wrote.

Zelenskyy thanked Belgium for this important decision, "for this deeply symbolic step today."