# War-torn Ukraine celebrates resilience on independence anniversary

https://mins.news/en/item/30387

- France 24, 2026-08-24 09:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/war-torn-ukraine-celebrates-resilience-on-anniversary-of-its-independence

> Ukraine marks 35 years of independence on August 24, while its conflict with Russia reaches four and a half years. As European leaders gather in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is due to chair talks with Volodymyr Zelensky on strengthening support for Ukraine amid an intensifying Russian bombing campaign.

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