Ukraine marks its independence day as peace push shows little sign of progress

Ukraine celebrated its independence from the Soviet Union Sunday, three and a half years into a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and left almost one fifth of the country occupied by Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a crowd in Kyiv that the country would fight on, saying his calls for peace had been "ignored" by Moscow.

Aug 24, 2025 - 18:37
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Ukraine marks its independence day as peace push shows little sign of progress
Ukraine celebrated its independence from the Soviet Union Sunday, three and a half years into a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and left almost one fifth of the country occupied by Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a crowd in Kyiv that the country would fight on, saying his calls for peace had been "ignored" by Moscow.

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