US EditionUkraine troops to join British forces for VE Day procession
- Ukrainian armed forces will join around 1,000 UK service personnel in a London military procession on May 8 marking VE Day's 80th anniversary.
- The procession follows Russia's full-scale, illegal February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, leading to the UK and allies training over 54,000 Ukrainian troops under Operation Interflex.
- The event includes veterans like 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jack Mortimer, a flypast with 23 historic aircraft, and is supported by Defence Secretary John Healey emphasizing unity and remembrance.
- Major Pavlo of the Ukrainian contingent said their participation symbolizes Ukraine's strength, courage, resilience, and gratitude for allied support in the fight for freedom.
- The Ministry of Defence stated the symbolic inclusion underlines global backing for Ukraine's continuing resistance against Russia and honors the sacrifices of wartime veterans.
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