- Princess Anne made a surprise visit to Ukraine in a show of solidarity with children and families impacted by the Russian invasion.
- During her trip, the Princess Royal met President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, discussing the UK's ongoing support for Ukraine.
- She paid a poignant tribute at the Children's Memorial in Kyiv, leaving a teddy bear in remembrance of the more than 650 children killed since the 2022 invasion.
- The Princess also visited a Child Rights Protection Centre, a rehabilitation facility for veterans, and St Sofia's Cathedral, meeting female police and armed forces representatives.
- Her unpublicised visit, made at the request of the Foreign Office, aimed to highlight the traumatic experiences of children on the front line and followed recent royal visits by other family members.
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