Watch as Sunak leads one-minute silence on anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Watch as Rishi Sunak leads a one-minute silence outside 10 Downing Street to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Friday will see countries around the world send messages of solidarity to the war-torn nation, as many leaders reflect on the 12 months since Vladimir Putin’s war began.
The United Nations estimates that at least 8,000 non-combatants have been confirmed killed in the year since the Russian invasion, with nearly 13,300 injured.
Ahead of the moment of silence, Mr Sunak shared a message confirming the UK will “continue providing the vital resources Ukraine needs for as long as it takes”.
King Charles III also sent a message of solidarity to Ukraine on Friday.
“It has now been a year that the people of Ukraine have suffered unimaginably from an unprovoked full-scale attack on their nation. They have shown truly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy,” his message read..
“The world has watched in horror at all the unnecessary suffering inflicted upon Ukrainians, many of whom I have had the great pleasure of meeting here in the U.K. and, indeed, across the world.
“I can only hope the outpouring of solidarity from across the globe may bring not only practical aid, but also strength from the knowledge that, together, we stand united.”
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