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Added on the 24/08/2022 17:10:25 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images of people walking and cycling on Independence Square in Kyiv on the Ukrainian Independence Day (national holiday in Ukraine), which also marks six months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24. IMAGES
On the occasion of Ukraine's independence day, and in the context of war, the colours of the Ukrainian flag are projected on the façade of the European Parliament in Brussels. 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
The Ukrainian flag is hoisted in front of the European Union Commission building to mark the second anniversary of the war against Russia. 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
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.