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Watch: View from central Donetsk in Russian-controlled Ukraine on first anniversary of war

Watch a view of Donetsk in Russia-controlled Ukraine on the first anniversary of the conflict.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

What is China's peace proposal for Ukraine War?

On the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China offered a 12-point proposal to end the war, which a senior diplomat had teased in Munich earlier this week

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Ukrainians Pray, Ready for Strikes One Year after Russian Invasion

Ukrainians will hold ceremonies across their war-ravaged country Friday on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelensky to assure them of victory even as they face the threat of new missile strikes. A year ago to the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin stunned the world by sending…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

I don’t think we expected Ukraine war to last so long, says Clive Myrie

The journalist and broadcaster was reporting from Kyiv when Russia invaded Ukraine last year

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023

China Urges Russia, Ukraine to Hold Talks, Warns against Using Nuclear Weapons

China called on Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict. Beijing's foreign ministry made the comments in a document on the "political settlement" of the crisis, timed to coincide with the one-year…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Friday briefing: Ukraine’s allies are settling in for the long haul as the war enters its second year

In today’s newsletter: A key vote at the United Nations general assembly illustrates how backroom diplomacy has shaped the war on the ground

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

Ukrainians are ‘not losing optimism’ after one year of war, ambassador tells vigil

Vadym Prystaiko says Ukraine is ‘stubborn’ and ‘will be able to go through this’

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

A year on from war, how Greater Manchester wrapped its arms around Ukraine and her people

'We see images from home but we don't know anything about what is going on. Everyone in Manchester has been so helpful and friendly since we arrived'

Manchester Evening News · Feb 24, 2023

Leaders of German left condemn ‘peace rally’ over far-right involvement

Renegade former leader of Die Linke among organisers of rally opposing western weapons exports to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks one-year anniversary of invasion

Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe's security. Read FRANCE 24's live blog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Feb 24, 2023