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Ursula Von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg mark anniversaries of Ukraine war and Estonian independence

Holly Patrick
Friday 24 February 2023 09:17 GMT
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Ursula Von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg have marked the anniversaries of the Ukraine war and Estonian independence.

The President of the European Commission and the NATO Secretary General attended the ceremonial raising of the national flag in the Governor’s Garden in Tallinn on Friday (24 February).

The pair placed wreaths at the War of Independence Victory Column and attend a parade in Freedom Square.

Troops from other Nato allies, including from a UK-led NATO multinational battlegroup in Tapa, took part in the parade.

A minute of silence was held to commemorate one year since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

Elsewhere across Europe, other memorials and ceremonies will be conducted to commemorate 365 days of war.

In Ukraine, memorials, candlelit vigils and other remembrances for the tens of thousands of people who have died are planned for today as fighting continues.

In the UK, a moment of silence will be held at 11:00 GMT on Friday.

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