Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day Marked as Russian Invasion Pushes On

UKRAINE – European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence, and boost its long-range missile program as Russia pressed on with its 4-year-old invasion of the country.

With no significant changes on the frontline for months, and no apparent progress after more than a year of U.S.-led peace efforts, both countries are locked in a spiral of escalating aerial attacks that are killing civilians and smashing infrastructure.

Meantime, the leaders of Britain and France pledged to provide Ukraine with stronger military support, including access to classified technology, and faster deliveries of air defence missiles ​at a meeting of allies to mark Kyiv’s Independence Day celebrations.