Sombre mood in Kyiv as celebrations cancelled over concerns country may face fresh ‘Russian provocations’
Ukraine marked a tense independence day on Wednesday, with no parades or parties because of the threat of Russian attacks, while US was expected to announce a further $3bn in aid.
“A new nation appeared in the world on February 24 at four in the morning. It was not born, but reborn. A nation that did not cry, scream or take fright. One that did not flee. Did not give up. And did not forget,” he said. Zelenskiy had warned on the eve of the holiday that Ukraine might face “repugnant Russian provocations”, and urged citizens to take seriously any air raid warnings – often ignored by a population now inured to the risks of war.Photograph: Sergei Chuzavkov/Sopa Images/Rex/Shutterstock
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