Russian invaders tried to identify Ukrainians celebrating Independence Day in occupied territories, said the Center for National Resistance. They are conducting selective street checks and urging locals to report anyone they deem 'suspicious'. Center for National Resistance
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Lavrov on US TV: Ukraine must surrender sovereignty, Zelenskyy illegitimate
While Ukrainians celebrated 34th Independence Day, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov appeared on prime American TV to explain why Ukraine should give up its sovereignty Lavrov dismissed Zelenskyy as illegitimate and demanded territorial concessions.
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Russia’s Total Defeat: The End of an Empire and Global Power Decline
Want to hear a bit of honest truth for today? Russia has already suffered total defeat in its main colonial war, at the twilight of its history as an empire and as a meaningful global power — and there is no return from its decline. Don’t believe me? Look at what is happening
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Ukrainian flag displayed in Azerbaijan for Independence Day
On 24 August, the Ukrainian community and partners spread out a huge Ukrainian flag in Azerbaijan As part of the Independence Day events, the St. John Paul II parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Baku held a prayer for peace in Ukraine Ukraine's Embassy in Azerbaijan
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Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko freed from captivity
Volodymyr Mykolaienko, Kherson mayor, returns from Russian captivity. He was captured by Russia in April 2022, as Kherson was in Russian occupation, for refusing to collaborate with Russia. x.com/Gerashchenko_e…
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hopes for peace in Ukraine on Independence Day
"I sincerely hope that the restoration of peace in Ukraine will soon be realized," said South Korean President Lee Jae Myung His words came on 24 August, the 34th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa
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Ukrainian forces hit Russian gas complex in Ust-Luga
Ukrainian forces hit a gas processing complex in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast, a strategic Russia's facility in the Baltic region This is the second successful attack on the Ust-Luga port in 2025, the first occurring in early January
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Dirigeants saluent l’esprit ukrainien à l’Indépendance
'The people of Ukraine have an unbreakable spirit' — Trump, world leaders send Independence Day messages to Kyiv. "As you mark this important day, know the United States…believes in your future as an independent nation."
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Swedish PM: Ukraine fights for our freedom and security
"We stand with the Ukrainian people," said
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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Ukraine's Independence Day
"Ukraine is fighting not only for its own freedom and security, but also for ours. Glory to Ukraine!" he stated pic.twitter.com/wRQ3MFEPnr"We stand with the Ukrainian people," said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Ukraine's Independence Day "Ukraine is fighting not only for its own freedom and security, but also for ours. Glory to Ukraine!" he stated
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Ukrainian forces retake Novomykhailivka
Ukrainian forces reclaimed control of Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast, raising the national flag and securing positions. The village serves as a key stepping stone toward other major settlements like Kurakhove and Kostiantynivka.