King Charles III meets British soldiers in Wiltshire. (England, February 20, 2023) Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP
To mark the sad anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022, the monarch shared a powerful message and once again showed his unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.
It has been a year since the conflict between Ukraine and Russia began. This Friday, February 24, the sad first anniversary of the Russian attack, King Charles III had a thought for the people of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In the text published on social networks and on his official website, the sovereign is not afraid to take sides. “It’s been a year since the Ukrainian people suffered unimaginably from a large-scale unprovoked attack against their nation. He showed remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such a human tragedy.”
The father of Princes William and Harry also condemned the “unnecessary suffering caused to Ukrainians”. And continue. “That’s why I can only hope that the outpouring of solidarity from around the world will not only bring practical help, but also the strength to know that together we are united.”
Queen’s support
This is not the first time when the son of the late Elizabeth II expresses his support for the country. On February 8, he also received the opponent of Vladimir Putin, who then visited London.
In the video, Charles III appears on the BBC’s The Repair Shop
Although Elizabeth II was not used to taking a stand on world conflicts, she also spoke out about this crisis, showing her support for Vladimir Zelensky’s country. “In this most difficult year, I hope that today there will be an opportunity for the Ukrainian people, in Ukraine and around the world, to celebrate their culture, history and identity,” he said. The monarch died in September 2022 at the age of 96.
Source: Le Figaro
