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European leaders visit Kyiv to mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day and support missile program
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European leaders traveled to Kyiv on Monday to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence and discuss support for the country's long-range missile program. The visit occurs amidst the ongoing four-year Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The visit signals continued international diplomatic and military support for Ukraine's defense efforts during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Key Facts
- Ukraine is celebrating its 35th anniversary of independence.
- The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been ongoing for four years.
- European leaders visited Kyiv on Monday.
- The visit included discussions regarding support for Ukraine's long-range missile program.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDmitry Peskov“Kremlin spokesman”other130“Number of people wounded in shopping center strike”other16“Number of people killed in shopping center strike”PersonVladimir Putin“President of Russia”locationKyiv“Capital city of Ukraine”PersonAndrii Sybiha“Ukrainian Foreign Minister”OrganizationOzon“Online retailer”locationRussia“Country currently invading Ukraine”OrganizationKamenetsky Combine“Russian state-owned defense company”PersonVolodymyr Zelenskyy“President of Ukraine”other351“Number of drones intercepted”other1,200“Miles of drone range”OrganizationMBDA“Defense company”other2,000“Kilometers of drone range”PersonAlexander Stubb“Finnish President”PersonAndy Burnham“U.K. Prime Minister”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”PersonMurat Kumpilov“Regional Governor”PersonMaria Lvova-Belova“Russian children’s rights ombudswoman”OrganizationWildberries“Online retailer”locationUkraine“Country celebrating independence”