Ukrainians on Wednesday mark 31 years since they broke free from the Russia-dominated Soviet Union in what is certain to be a day of subdued, but defiant celebrations overshadowed by fears of new Russian missile attacks.

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It's six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and 31 years since Ukraine became independent.

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Ukrainians revelled in a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armour laid out this week as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark the 31st anniversary of independence, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind their show of defiance.

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Ukrainians, Weary but Defiant, Mark Independence Day Amid Fears of New Attacks

O’Connell Street was awash with the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag.

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Thousands of Ukrainians mark their independence day in Dublin

Ukraine nervously braced for what President Volodymr Zelenskyy warned could be especially brutal Russian attacks Wednesday as the country observed its Independence Day -- and marked the war's six-month point -- under conditions considered too dangerous to allow any major public celebrations in the capital.

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Members and supporters of Nova Scotia's Ukrainian community gathered in front of city hall in downtown Halifax Wednesday to celebrate 31 years of independence.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the world narrowly avoided a radiation disaster on Thursday as the last regular line supplying electricity to Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was restored hours after being cut.

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Ukrainians reflect on how the war has shaped their lives as the country marks its Independence Day and six months since the Russian invasion began.

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Ukraine celebrates Independence Day as it marks 6 months of war

Ukraine is celebrating its independence from Russia 31 years ago, but also marking six months of the war.

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War exhibition in Toronto to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day

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Ukraine girds for more violence on Independence Day, war's six month mark

Ukrainians had been bracing for stepped up strikes this week, and officials say the death toll from the train station strike could increase.

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Ukraine marks both its independence from Soviet rule in 1991 and six months since the Russian invasion on February 24. President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed a tough response to Russian attacks on the country’s holiday. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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