Latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war: one year on.
What we know:
- A vigil was held last night in Trafalgar Square marking the first year anniversary since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Vlodomyr Zelensky delivered a video on Friday stating that the situation in southern Ukraine is “quite dangerous” and there is heavy fighting on the front line of eastern Ukraine.
- The US is giving $2 billion in military aid to support Ukraine. President Biden told President Zelensky that they will receive “more artillery, more ammunition, more Himars”, and armoured vehicles and tanks.
- UK and US announced new sanctions against Russia including export bans on the equipment that has been used during the war.
- Rishi Sunak leads one-minute silence outside Downing Street at 11am to pay tribute to Ukrainians and highlight the UK’s solidarity with the country.
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