King Charles on Saturday praised Ukraine’s “determination and strength” within the face of Russia’s “indiscernible aggression” whereas marking two years since the country was invaded.
“The determination and strength of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire as the unprovoked attack on their land, their lives and livelihoods, enters a third, tragic, year,” the monarch wrote in an official assertion.
He added, “Despite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted upon them, Ukrainians continue to show the heroism with which the world associates them so closely. Theirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression.”
The king stated he had “felt this personally” in conferences he’s had with Ukrainians because the battle began, together with with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his spouse Oleksandra Zelenska and Ukrainian military recruits coaching in the UK.
King Charles III invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Buckingham Palace final yr. ( Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP)
He continued, “I continue to be greatly encouraged that the United Kingdom and our allies remain at the forefront of international efforts to support Ukraine at this time of such great suffering and need. My heart goes out to all those affected, as I remember them in my thoughts and prayers.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.
The king’s unusually robust assertion comes after the U.Ok. hit Russia with extra sanctions following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The U.S. has additionally levied extra sanctions on the nation.
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The British Embassy in Washington, D.C., was lit up within the colours of the Ukrainian flag Saturday night to mark two years because the begin of the battle. (British Embassy, Washington, D.C.)
The British Embassy in Washington, D.C. additionally lit up its constructing within the colours of the Ukrainian flag in a present of assist on Saturday evening.
Charles hosted Zelenskyy a yr in the past at Buckingham Palace when the Ukrainian president made a shock go to to the U.Ok., almost one yr because the battle began.
“We’ve all been worried about you and thinking about your country for so long, I can’t tell you,” the king stated on the time.
In March of final yr, Prince William made a surprise visit to see British and Polish troops stationed on Poland’s border with Ukraine.
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“I’m here because I want to personally thank the Polish and British troops working in close and crucial partnership,” the Prince of Wales stated on the time.” I also want to pay tribute to the inspiring humanity of the Polish people. You have opened your hearts as much as your homes,” he added, of the Polish individuals’s willingness to just accept Ukrainian refugees.
