President Zelensky landed in Paris ahead of his meeting with the President of France and the Chancellor of Germany, February 9, 2023 (Reuters)
"If all of Ukraine's partners do their 'homework', victory over Russia will be inevitable," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today (Friday) at a press conference in Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Zelensky added that he is interested in holding a summit between Ukraine and Latin American countries.
The UN Security Council in New York gathered today to mark the sad date. Russia's representative in the council Alexander Lukashevich said that "Today marks exactly one year since the beginning of the Russian special military operation.
It was held in accordance with the UN Charter. The goals have not changed and will be fully achieved."
Earlier today, President Zelensky thanked his soldiers in a special ceremony in Kyiv.
Zelensky said that he is "proud of them" and that he hopes that "this pride will flow in the streets, in the ditches, in the hearts and on the ground".
Zelensky cherished "the heroes who gave their lives for Ukraine and the country's freedom".
After a minute of silence, the president distributed signals to the soldiers and the families of the victims.
"You will decide whether we should all exist, whether Ukraine should exist," Zelensky was quoted as saying by the Interfax news agency.
President Zelensky at a ceremony in Kiev (Photo: Reuters)
President Zelensky at a ceremony in Kiev (Photo: Reuters)
The Eiffel Tower in Paris (Photo: Reuters)
The Empire State Building in New York (Photo: Reuters)
A road near the Russian Embassy in London (Photo: Reuters)
Graves of Ukrainian soldiers in Kharkiv (Photo: Reuters)
Yesterday, many sites in countries that support Ukraine were lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and rallies were held in a show of support to mark the first anniversary of the war.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was lit up in blue and yellow colors, and people wrapped themselves in Ukrainian flags.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo said: "There will be life after this war, because Ukraine will win."
Support rally in Berlin (Photo: Reuters)
In Germany, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that the Russian invasion was an attack on the lessons of two world wars.
In Poland, protesters held a sign reading "Russia is a terrorist state" and sirens sounded outside the Russian embassy staff building in Warsaw.
One year since the war in Berlin (Photo: Reuters)
The United States marked the date by announcing new sanctions against Russia and its allies, tariffs and restrictions on exports aimed at hurting Moscow's ability to finance the war.
One year since the war in Lviv (Photo: Reuters)
Support rally in New York (Photo: Reuters)
A Ukrainian soldier in Voldar (Photo: Reuters)
Support rally in London (Photo: Reuters)
Support rally in London (Photo: Reuters)
Support rally in London (Photo: Reuters)
In London, people gathered in Trafalgar Square and held a sign that read "If you support freedom, support Ukraine."
The road near the Russian Embassy in London was also painted in blue and yellow colors.
This morning Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led a minute's silence outside his residence at 10 Downing Street.
European Union institutions in Brussels were also lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, as well as the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia.
In Italy, the Senate will illuminate the Madama Palace in the colors of the flag tonight until Saturday morning.
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