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Leaders gather in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks to the media in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2025

A DOZEN leaders from Europe and Canada were in Ukraine’s capital today to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. 

The visitors, including European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as Britain’s Keir Starmer, attended anniversary events and discussed continued support for Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The conflict appears to be moving towards a conclusion with US President Donald Trump insisting that he will lead discussions with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to secure a peace deal.

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