King Charles Sends Strong Message to Ukraine On Anniversary

Oking Charles III lauded Ukrainians’ heroism and counseled the U.Ok. and different allies’ help of the nation in a message issued on the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“The dedication and energy of the Ukrainian individuals continues to encourage, because the unprovoked assault on their land, their lives and livelihoods enters a 3rd, tragic, yr,” the King said in a message shared on X, previously Twitter, together with an image of himself and his spouse, Queen Camilla, lighting candles in a church. “Regardless of the super hardship and ache inflicted upon them, Ukrainians proceed to indicate the heroism with which the world associates them so intently. Theirs is true valor, within the face of indescribable aggression.”

King Charles stated within the message that he has personally felt the bravery of Ukrainians—from assembly President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska to new army recruits training within the U.Ok.—because the battle began.

His Majesty additionally expressed that he’s inspired that the U.Ok. and different allies are on the forefront of worldwide efforts to help Ukraine, relaying that his “coronary heart goes out to all these affected, as I keep in mind them in my ideas and prayers.” 

The King’s message comes amid a pause on his public-facing duties, as he undergoes treatment for an undisclosed type of most cancers.

In the meantime, different Western leaders and Ukrainian allies gathered in Kyiv to mark the battle’s anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 24, because the battle continues.