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Ukraine War Anniversary: Germany says 'war' must be mentioned in G20 statement
Ukraine War Anniversary: Germany insisted on Friday that any joint statement from the ongoing G20 finance ministers meeting must mention 'war', following reports that host India wanted to avoid using the word
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday expressed confidence in his country's victory over invading Russian forces, as the United Nations marked the eve of the war's first anniversary by voting overwhelmingly to demand Moscow withdraw.Since the war started, Western leaders have rushed to support Kyiv, and G7 ministers discussed new sanctions on Russia Thursday, while the White House said Washington would announce "sweeping" new measures.Zelenskyy vowed to keep up the fight as Ukraine prepared to mark one year since the invasion on Friday."We have not broken down, we have overcome many ordeals and we will prevail," Zelenskyy said on social media."We will hold to account all those who brought this evil, this war to our land."In the capital Kyiv, which saw Russian troops at its doorstep at the start of the invasion last February and has suffered relentless attacks since residents remained defiant.Ahead of the anniversary, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warned that Russia was planning a missile attack on Friday to mark the day.In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin promised victory as he laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before meeting soldiers in Red Square under blue skies and brisk temperatures.Russia's "unbreakable unity is the key to our victory," said Putin, who has likened his offensive to Moscow's fight against Nazi Germany in 1941-1945.Political commentators say the 70-year-old Kremlin chief is steeling Russians for long conflict with the West, insisting the country's survival is at stake.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
First Published:Feb 24, 2023, 17:29:57 IST
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