Ukrainians endure one year after Russian invasion

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 25, 2023 1:04 am

KYIV: Ukrainians will hold ceremonies across their war-ravaged country Friday on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to assure them of victory even as they face the threat of new missile strikes.

A year ago to the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin stunned the world by sending troops across the border, in a move seen as punishment for Kyiv's pivot to the West.

ELUSIVE VICTORY Ukrainian servicemen attend a training session in the Kharkiv region on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainians will hold ceremonies across their war-ravaged country Friday on the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to assure them of victory even as they face the threat of new missile strikes. AFP PHOTO

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