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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nicola Slawson

First Thing: Ukraine marks first anniversary of Russia’s invasion

President Zelenskiy at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked the anniversary with a sombre message of defiance. Photograph: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Reuters

Good morning.

Across Ukraine and the world, buildings and monuments have been illuminated in blue and yellow lights and special services and vigils are being held to commemorate the victims of Russia’s invasion, as the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, proclaims that “this will be the year of victory”.

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