Ukraine’s Canada ambassador says joy is gone, but hope remains after 1 year of war
Still, streets are quiet in the capital, as residents fear the possibility of Russian missile strikes to mark the anniversary.
A spokesperson for the Ukrainian air force said earlier this week the military expected several waves of Russian attacks to mark the one-year anniversary of the war.Galadza said the mood in Kyiv is much more sombre than before the war.Ukrainians reflect, look ahead after one year of war People are also feeling gratitude, she said. Galadza started the day by attending a ceremony in Sofia Square where Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to servicemen and citizens who supported the war effort. Some of the awards were given posthumously and accepted by the parents of the fallen soldiers, she said.
“That was very meaningful to do that in the middle of Kyiv, the Kyiv that Russia thought they were going to take in a matter of hours,” she said. “It was powerful.”
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