Far from home, Ukrainians abroad mark 35 years of independence as war with Russia drags on

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Displaced Ukrainians in Belgium commemorate 35 years of Ukraine’s independence amid ongoing war with Russia. Escalating Russian attacks and air-defence shortages continue to pressure Kyiv and its allies in Europe.

For 70,000 displaced Ukrainians living in Belgium, the hope of returning home remains, even as escalating Russian attacks and air-defence shortages put fresh pressure on Kyiv's European allies.