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Newshour: 24/02/2024 13:06 GMT: Ukraine marks second invasion anniversary

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Ukraine marks second invasion anniversary

24/02/2024 13:06 GMT

24/02/2024 13:06 GMT: Ukraine marks second invasion anniversary

BBC World Service - Newshour, Ukraine marks second invasion anniversary

Russian troops launched the operation two years ago today, beginning a long, grinding war

On the second anniversary of Russia's full- scale invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky has issued a rallying cry to his compatriots to keep fighting.  Visiting Western leaders have pledged their solidarity, but Kyiv say more weapons are what's really needed.

Our chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, is presenting a special programme from Kyiv - she has been gauging the current war time mood amongst top officials and front line soldiers: 

And we speak to the director of a new film of the classic novel Master and Margarita - and hear how it's been seen as a critique of Russia's increasing authoritarianism.


(Photo: Blocked Western military aid is hampering Ukrainian forces on the front line. Credit: Getty Images )

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