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European leaders join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

European leaders, including Lithuanian President, have joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to commemorate Ukraine's 35th Independence Day amid Russia's ongoing invasion. The war has persisted for over two years with no significant changes on the front line. Western leaders have shown solidarity with Ukraine, but there has been no apparent progress after over a year of US-led peace efforts.

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  • ✓ European leaders have joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day.
  • ✓ Lithuanian President delivered a speech in Ukrainian in Kyiv.
  • ✓ The Russian invasion of Ukraine has persisted for over two years.
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Western leaders, including Lithuanian President who delivered a speech in Ukrainian, have arrived in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day, showing solidarity with Ukraine.

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  1. European leaders join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day

    European leaders, including Lithuanian President, have joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to commemorate Ukraine's 35th Independence Day amid Russia's ongoing invasion. The war has persisted for over two years with no significant changes on the front line. Western leaders have shown solidarity with Ukraine, but there has been no apparent progress after over a year of US-led peace efforts.

    Why it matters

    Ukraine's Independence Day marks a significant occasion for the country, which has been facing Russian invasion since February 2022. The presence of European leaders in Kyiv demonstrates their continued support for Ukraine. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a stalemate, with neither side showing significant gains.

    What is confirmed

    • European leaders have joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day.
    • Lithuanian President delivered a speech in Ukrainian in Kyiv.
    • The Russian invasion of Ukraine has persisted for over two years.

    What to watch next

    • Progress of US-led peace efforts
    • Changes on the front line
    • Further statements from European leaders and President Zelenskyy
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Euronews.com — Western leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine sets sights on Russia's Ozon
    2. AP News — Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day
    3. Ukrinform — Lithuanian President delivers speech in Ukrainian in Kyiv
    4. The Daily Corinthian — Ukraine Denmark
    5. Kyiv Post — Allies Arrive in Kyiv to Mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day
    6. dailyrecordnews.com — Russia Ukraine War EU
    7. www.dailynews.com — European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
    8. www.inquirer.com — European leaders join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
    9. www.europeaninterest.eu — European leaders join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Independence Day amid ongoing Russian invasion
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