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The King has criticised Russia’s “indescribable aggression” and praised Ukrainians for their “true valour” on the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion.<\/p>\n

Saturday marked two years since Vladimir Putin<\/strong> unleashed war on Ukraine, seeking to crush Ukrainian democracy under tank treads as his forces tried to capture Kyiv.<\/p>\n

Follow latest: Expert predicts which areas Russia will target next<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a message released by Buckingham Palace, the King said: “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.<\/p>\n

“Despite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted upon them, Ukrainians continue to show the heroism with which the world associates them so closely.<\/p>\n

“Theirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression.”<\/p>\n

The King added that he continues to be “greatly encouraged” that the UK and its allies remain committed to supporting Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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As the war enters its third year, Russian forces hold around 18% of Ukraine’s land mass and are mounting new offensives in the east, buoyed by the capture of the ruined town of Avdiivka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In Lviv in western Ukraine, women cried as a priest led prayers in a cemetery festooned with blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags, each marking the death of a soldier.<\/p>\n

“The boys are holding the front line. We can only imagine what effort and price is paid for every peaceful day we have,” said Evhenia Demchuk, a widow and mother-of-two.<\/p>\n

“I want to believe it’s not all in vain. We have funerals every day,” she added. “We believe victory will be ours. It is all obtained at a very high price.”<\/p>\n

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In the capital, Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/strong> met world leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni<\/strong> and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Both foreign leaders signed security agreements with Ukraine, joining Britain, Germany, France and Denmark in concluding 10-year security deals with Kyiv that are intended to shore up Ukraine’s security until it can reach its aim of becoming a member of the NATO<\/strong> military alliance.<\/p>\n

Speaking on X, Mr Zelenskyy paid tribute to his people.<\/p>\n

“I admire each one of you. I believe in each one of you.”<\/p>\n

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Mr Zelenskyy vowed that Ukraine would prevail and that a just peace would be secured.<\/p>\n

“I thank all of our soldiers, our people, and everyone around the world who stands with us and the truth. Glory to Ukraine!”<\/p>\n

In the UK, commemorations in London began with an interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Mayfair.<\/p>\n

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The leading Ukrainian Catholic bishop in the UK, Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, said his compatriots are “resolved to win the war” and have experienced a “two-year unending nightmare”.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in the capital, large crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square to protest against President Putin’s aggression as protesters waved Ukrainian flags, chanting “Russia is a terrorist state”.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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