Today marks the first anniversary of the Ukraine war as the conflict continues
Today marks one full year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began and fears remain that it could last for another.
The spark of the war has caused countries all around the world to speak out, send support, and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. In the UK, the government announced earlier this year that it would be the first country to supply tanks to its armed forces. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led a national minute's silence today to mark the anniversary. He is expected to tell world leaders in a virtual meeting: "For Ukraine to win this war – and to accelerate that day – they must gain a decisive advantage on the battlefield.
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