What's happened
Western leaders visit Kyiv to express support for Ukraine as it enters the third year of war with Russia.
Why it matters
The visit by Western leaders demonstrates international support for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian aggression, highlighting the ongoing significance of the conflict and the global implications of the situation.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the visit by Western leaders and the vow of support for Ukraine, while The Guardian focuses on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's declaration that Ukraine will not allow itself to end. South China Morning Post highlights the promise of support from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the prime ministers of Italy, Canada, and Belgium. Al Jazeera and Politico both report on the visit by Western leaders and the challenges faced by Ukraine at the two-year mark of the invasion.
How we got here
The visit by Western leaders to Kyiv marks the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, demonstrating ongoing international support for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian aggression.
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