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King Charles praises ‘heroism and valour’ of Ukraine in touching message on second anniversary of Putin’s war
Charles released a statement applauding Ukraine's bravery
KING Charles has praised the "heroism and valour" of Ukraine in a touching message on the second anniversary of Putin's war.
The monarch, 75, today released a statement about the brave country and its people as their fight against Russia enters its third year.
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Ukraine continues to mount a heroic defence against Putin's forces - despite being increasingly outmanned and outgunned.
Putin's illegal war has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of his own men - but the tyrant continues to press on.
On the second anniversary since the invasion the King said his thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Ukraine.
King Charles - who is currently undergoing cancer treatment - said in a statement: "The determination and strength of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire, as the unprovoked attack on their land, their lives, and their livelihoods enters a third, tragic year.
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“Despite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted upon them, Ukrainians continue to show the heroism with which the world associates them so closely.
It comes as
- The world marks two years since Putin's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022
- Ukraine continues to mount a valiant defence - but is calling for more weapons
- Russia has lost an estimated 400,000 soldiers and has captured less than 20 per cent of Ukraine
- World leaders have arrived in Kyiv - and Boris Johnson has jetted to Ukraine
- Putin lost a £300million spy plane last night, and Russia's largest steel plant was hit by drones
- An ex-US general laid out the SIX key ways Ukraine can defeat Russia
- Ukrainian model and mum Iryna Bilotserkovets revealed how Putin's troops shot her in the head
- David Cameron urged allies to 'show me the money' over Ukraine
- Russia's chief justice died just days after a meeting with Putin - in yet another high-profile death
"Theirs is the true valour in the face of indescribable aggression.
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"I have felt this personally in the many meetings I have had with Ukrainians since the start of the war, from President Zelenskyy and Mrs Zelenska, to new army recruits training here in the United Kingdom.
"I continue to be greatly encouraged that the United Kingdom and our allies remain at the forefront of international efforts to support Ukraine at this time of such great suffering and need.
"My heart goes out to all of those affected, and I remember them in my thoughts and prayers."
King Charles was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month, and was yesterday seen leafing through some of more than 7,000 “get well” cards sent to him worldwide.
Charles has been receiving out-patient care at a London hospital and officials have yet to disclose the type of cancer from which he is suffering.
Battle-hardened Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to the people of his country today.
Speaking at the Hostomel airport, Zelensky said that the destiny of his country depends on the fight of his people.
He asserted: "We can achieve our goal of peace. Russian madness will not reign on our land."
And on Telegram, the President said: "I am incredibly proud of everyone. I admire each and every one of them. I believe in everyone.
"Any normal person wants the war to end. But none of us will allow our country to end."
The President added that the war can only end on their terms.
Horror war crimes committed in Ukraine after Putin launched invasion
UKRAINIAN officials believe there have been more than 100,000 cases of war crimes committed by Russian forces since February 2022.
On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
The UN Commission of Inquiry on the war against Ukraine found that Putin's cronies were responsible for the abduction and deportation of tens of thousands of children.
Meanwhile, Russian forces have also been found responsible for the torture and murder of thousands of Ukrainian civilians - alongside countless rapes.
The Russian despot has denied targeting civilians, but further inquiries into the war found that there have been purposeful missile strikes on civilian refugees, multiple shootings at civilian vehicles, and cases where civilians have been used as human shields.
Ukrainian forces have also alleged that Russia has been using filtration camps, which they describe as "modern-day concentration camps", where masses of Ukrainians have been subjected to electric torture, beatings, stabbings and shootings.
In the annexed regions, there have also been cases of Ukrainian civilians forced into joining the pro-Russian separatist forces.
He said: "That is why the word peace always sounds fair. That is why the word "Independent" will always stand next to the word "Ukraine".
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"Let's fight for it, and we will win. On the best day of our lives.
"Thank you to all of you soldiers, our people and everyone in the world who stands by us and the truth. Glory to Ukraine!"
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