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Added on the 24/08/2022 11:13:44 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Ukraine's national flag and the flag of a Ukrainian infantry brigade fly over Kyiv, as the nation celebrates its Independence Day and marks the milestone of six months of war. IMAGES
In contrast to annual pompous military parades, this year Ukraine is parading destroyed Russian military equipment, in an exhibition for the country's upcoming 31st Independence Day on 24 August. IMAGES
Images of empty streets and buildings in Ukraine's capital Kyiv following an overnight assault by the Russian forces. Ukrainian soldiers repulsed a Russian attack in the capital, the military said Saturday after a defiant President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed his pro-Western country would not be bowed by Moscow. IMAGES
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to mark the Europe Day celebration of peace and unity, as Ukraine delivers a symbolic retort to Moscow's Victory Day parade. The president of the European Commission travelled on an overnight train from Poland to see President Volodymyr Zelensky and work on Ukraine's quest for eventual EU membership. IMAGES
Ukraine's Independence Day is marked at Warsaw's Royal Palace Square in neighbouring Poland, on the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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