Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation

France 24·August 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM

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Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations.

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