Since the start of the Russian invasion, the UK has provided Ukraine with £4 billion in military, humanitarian and economic support.
On February 24, 2023, the anniversary of Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine, the UK government announced a minute’s silence across the country. It will take place at 11.00 (13.00 Kyiv time). This was announced on Wednesday, February 15, on the British government website.
It is learned that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will also join the minute of silence at his residence.
“This national moment will give the UK public an opportunity to pay tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian people and demonstrate the UK’s unwavering solidarity with the country,” the statement said.
At the same time, the British government called for people and organizations across the country to join in a minute of silence, noting that since the beginning of the war, thousands of Ukrainians have died in defense of their freedom, millions million people were forced to leave their homes.
“As we approach the anniversary of Russia’s barbaric and heinous invasion of Ukraine, as a nation we pay tribute to the incredible courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Russia’s unjustified attack once again has caused war and destruction on our continent, forced millions to flee their homes and destroyed families across Ukraine and Russia. I am extremely proud of the UK’s response and over the past year the UK public have shown their true that generosity of spirit and unwavering faith in freedom,” said Rishi Sunak.
It should be noted that approximately 114,400 Ukrainians have found refuge in the UK.
Earlier it was reported that Russian intelligence services had stepped up recruitment of spies in the UK to “sow chaos” in the country.
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