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Boris Johnson visits Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day

Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day.The outgoing British Prime Minister met Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky.Johnson tweeted: “What happens in Ukraine matters to us all. That is why I am in Kyiv today. That is why the UK will continue to stand with our Ukrainian…

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

Russia launches missiles at railroad station in central Ukraine, Zelenskiy tells U.N

Russia has launched missiles at a railroad station in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a Ukraine-focused meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

Joe Biden announces $3bn in fresh Ukraine military aid

US to send anti-aircraft missiles, artillery, counter-drone defences and radar equipment as Zelenskiy praises ‘unwavering support’

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2022

Ukraine Independence Day: six months on from invasion

The annual parade and public celebrations have been banned, but spirits seem high in the capital

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

‘I can’t believe this is happening’: Ukraine marks 31 years of independence

As Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes Ukraine will soon be able to celebrate victory day, public gatherings are banned amid fears Russia plans to step up attacks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

Six months of war in Ukraine — and it’s only growing more dangerous

WASHINGTON — Far from bogging down in a stalemate, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has evolved into an increasingly dangerous conflict as it passes the six-month mark, with fighting around Europe’s largest nuclear plant, a high-profile assassination in Moscow, escalating threats and daring Ukrainian attacks in Russian-held territory.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 24, 2022

Ukraine: Global reactions 6 months after Russia invaded

Ukraine marked 31 years of independence on Wednesday, six months to the day after Russia invaded. Following are related comments from world leaders and other prominent figures.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon pledges 'solidarity' as Ukraine celebrates Independence Day

NICOLA Sturgeon has written to Ukraine’s president offering Scotland’s “continued solidarity” six months on from Russia’s “unjust,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2022

6 months of Putin’s war unravels Russia’s superpower image

Six months into President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has upended fundamental assumptions about Russia’s military and economy.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Minister rules out Russian tourist ban but hits out at oligarchs' wives 'enjoying themselves'

Ben Wallace said the UK can "toughen up" visa conditions, but appeared to reject calls from Finland, Estonia and the Czech Republic to bring in a ban on tourist visas for Russians

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022