The Latest Breaking News from Independence Day

People in Ireland have raised €5m to help Ukrainians on GoFundMe since outbreak of war

Hundreds of Ukrainians in Ireland are marking Independence Day through a number of events around the country

Irish Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Western leaders salute Ukraine on its Independence Day

European leaders are pledging unwavering support for Ukraine as the war-torn country marks its Independence Day

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

No 10 decorated with yellow and blue flowers in solidarity with Ukraine

The entrance to 10 Downing Street has been transformed with vibrant sunflowers to show Britain’s solidarity with Ukraine on the nation’s Independence Day. The yellow sunflowers and blue hydrangeas have been chosen in the national colours of Ukraine, and create a stunning arch over the prime minister’s residence in London.…

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Boris Johnson visits Kyiv as Zelenskiy warns Russia over ‘nuclear blackmail’ – as it happened

UK PM seen next to Ukraine’s president on day country marks independence from Soviet rule and six months of war with Russia

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022

Russian rockets hit Ukrainian town on independence day, 22 killed

At least 22 people died and dozens were wounded on Wednesday when Russian rocket strikes hit a Ukrainian town and set a passenger train on fire, officials said, as the nation marked 31 years since its independence from Moscow-dominated Soviet rule.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day, with a new level of meaning as it fights back against Russia

I stood on Kyiv’s main boulevard, Khreshchatyk, one year ago, on Aug. 24, 2021, celebrating along with thousands of Ukrainians who were watching the Independence Day parade.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

Ukraine Flaunts Burnt Russian Tanks In Putin's Face At Victory Parade: 'Buy Nicotine Patches, Occupants!'

Ukraine began its Independence Day celebrations in the capital of Kyiv on Saturday with a victory parade, displaying dozens of captured and destroyed Russian military vehicles down the city’s main street.

Benzinga · Aug 23, 2022

Zelenskiy Vows Tough Response to Any Russian Attack on Independence Day

With Ukraine set to mark both its independence from Soviet rule in 1991 and six months since Russian forces invaded, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed that any Russian attacks in or around the date would provoke a powerful response. Zelenskiy, who has led his country's resistance since Russian troops poured over…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Weary but uncowed, Ukraine to mark Independence Day amid new strike fears

Ukrainians revelled at a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armour laid out as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark 31 years of independence this week, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind the show of defiance.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Stand together, urges Boris on eve of Independence Day

The Prime Minister stressed that Britain would never recognise Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2022