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Ukraine Independence day celebrated across Europe | In pics
Ukrainians celebrated 31 years of independence from the Soviet Union on Wednesday, even as the day coincided with the six-month timeline of the Russian invasion which began in February. On the occasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - in a video address - said that his country would resist the invasion "until the end" without "any concession or compromise” as he branded Russia a “terrorist” for the atrocities in his country. European countries have pledged unwavering support for the war-torn country as they celebrated Ukrainian independence day. While the celebrations were held in a muted manner in Kyiv, people across Europe were seen waving giant Ukrainian flags.
Published on: Aug 24, 2022 8:27 PM IST
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A statue of a hand with finger nails painted in Ukraine's national colors was placed in front of the Russian embassy in Prague, Czech Republic. (AP)
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A giant Ukrainian flag is unfurled during an event for Ukrainian Independence Day in the historical Grand Place of Brussels. (AP)
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A man stands next to Ukrainian flags with names of service members, who are in Russian captivity, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, at the Independence square in Kyiv, Ukraine. (REUTERS)
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Demonstrators take part in a march on the "Promenade des Anglais" in Nice, south eastern France on Wednesday. (AFP)
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