While previous years have been marked by celebrations and parades, Wednesday's commemoration comes exactly six months after Russia's invasion of the country began
While previous years have been marked by celebrations and parades, Wednesday's commemoration comes exactly six months after Russia's invasion of the country began. President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the day with an emotional address that spoke of the Russian invasion as a new independence day -- the day Ukraine had to fight for its freedom, rather than simply voting for it at the ballot box."A new nation emerged on February 24 at 4 a.m. Not born, but reborn.
in case of missiles. We are not that easily scared by them anymore.""I don't feel festive about , I rather feel sad," she added."Because I understand what is going on and my husband and brother are on the front line."Holding a Ukrainian flag, another onlooker told CNN she also has relatives fighting against Russia. "My father is on the front line, a lot of my relatives are on the front line ...
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