King Charles praises 'determination and strength' of Ukrainian peoplepublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February
King Charles III has praised the "determination and strength" of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, the King says he was "greatly encouraged" by the UK's efforts to support Ukraine and commended their "true valour".
He adds:
Quote MessageDespite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted upon them, Ukrainians continue to show the heroism with which the world associates them so closely.
Quote MessageTheirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression. I have felt this personally in the many meetings I have had with Ukrainians since the start of the war, from President Zelensky and Mrs Zelenska, to new army recruits training here in the United Kingdom.
Quote MessageMy heart goes out to all those affected, as I remember them in my thoughts and prayers."