KYIV — Ukraine honoured its dead and vowed to keep fighting on Friday (Feb 24), while Russia told the world to accept 'the realities' of its war but faced new Western sanctions on the invasion's anniversary. At a ceremony in Kyiv's St Sophia Square, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy bestowed medals on soldiers and the mother of one killed. He fought back...
Mariia reacts near the grave of her son Vasyl Kurbet, Ukrainian service member killed in a fight against Russian troops, on a day of the first anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a cemetery in the town of Bucha, outside Kyiv, Ukraine on Feb 24, 2023.KYIV — Ukraine honoured its dead and vowed to keep fighting on Friday , while Russia told the world to accept "the realities" of its war but faced new Western sanctions on the invasion's anniversary.
Zelenskiy reiterated calls for more Western weaponry and attended an online summit with US President Joe Biden and other leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies who pledged to intensify their support. For Ukrainians who have spent much of the year in fear and grief and supporting the war effort any way they can, the anniversary meant reflection.
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers on both sides are believed to have died since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion, saying it was necessary to protect Russia's security. In recent weeks, Russian forces, replenished with hundreds of thousands of conscripts, have waged intense trench warfare, making only small gains despite fighting that both sides call the bloodiest so far.
"We'll be here for as long as needed, as long as we can," said Ivan, a 31-year-old Ukrainian radio operator on the front line near Bakhmut.
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