Canada, for example, was the second nation in the world to recognize national independence of modern Ukraine.

Unity should be based on patriotism and the spirit of national independence.

The member states have decided not to create a common currency, as this would mean the loss of some national independence.

All these countries achieved national independence and improved their living conditions without war.

On 25 August 1991 a declaration of full national independence was issued.

A pattern of skewed development continued following national independence in 1956.

Each group tackled the problem of national independence from a different direction.

"It is only eight years since your struggle for national independence was brought to an end," the Pope said.

Emphasis was thus given to the struggle for national independence.

It is only through the nation's effort and determination that national independence will be won.