Ukraine marks Independence Day as UK vows support despite Russia's threats

ABC News (Australia)·August 24, 2026 at 2:31 PM+1

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As Ukraine marks 35 years since independence from the Soviet Union, Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeats that his country will not surrender to Russian aggression.

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