Already a year since the conflict between Ukraine and Russia began.
This Friday, February 24, which marked the date of the sad first anniversary of the Russian offensive, King Charles III had a thought for the people of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In a text shared on social networks and on his official website, the sovereign was not afraid to take sides: “It has now been a year since the Ukrainian people suffered in an unimaginable way from a large-scale unprovoked attack. against his nation.
He has shown remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy.”
The father of Princes William and Harry also denounced the “unnecessary suffering inflicted on Ukrainians”.
And to continue: “That is why I can only hope that the outpouring of solidarity from all over the world will bring not only practical help, but also the strength to know that together we are united.”
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Queen's Support
This is not the first time that the son of the late Elizabeth II has expressed his support for the country.
On February 8, he had also received the opponent of Vladimir Putin, then visiting London.
In video, Charles III participates in the program "The Repair Shop" on the BBC
While Elizabeth II was not used to taking a position on world conflicts, she too had spoken out on this crisis, showing her support for the country of Volodymyr Zelensky.
"In this most difficult year, I hope that today will be an opportunity for the Ukrainian people, in Ukraine and around the world, to celebrate their culture, their history and their identity", she had declared by communicated.
The monarch died in September 2022, aged 96.