Zelensky fought back tears as he delivered an emotional speech in Kyiv and global leaders have shared their support ClaireGilbodyD looks at how the anniversary of war in Ukraine is being marked around the world ⤵️
“A year ago on this day, from this same place, around seven in the morning, I addressed you with a brief statement, lasting only 67 seconds,” he said, recalling the first day of what has become Europe’s worst conflict since the Second World War.
, called a “special military operation” needed to “denazify” and “demilitarise” the nation. Ukraine and the West claim the invasion was unprovoked.A statement from Nato allies affirmed “solidarity with the government and people of Ukraine in the heroic defence of their nation, their land, and our shared values”.
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said his country will support Ukraine “as strongly and as long as necessary” in a statement on Thursday. The Eiffel Tour in Paris lit up in yellow and blue, the colours of Ukraine’s flag, on Thursday night. “There will be a life after this war, because Ukraine will win,” Paris Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, said in a speech.
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