Zelenskyy Pledges Peace Efforts as Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to continue efforts for peace during the celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a fair peace where Ukraine's future is decided only by Ukrainians.

Zelenskyy's statements follow announcements of attacks on Russian power facilities. Russia accused Ukraine of drone attacks on a nuclear facility in the Kursk region.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US envoy Keith Kellogg attended the Independence Day celebrations in Kyiv.

King Charles expressed his admiration for the spirit of the Ukrainian people and his hope for a just and lasting peace.

The British government announced that Ukrainian flags would be raised above Downing Street, while Norway announced a contribution of approximately 7 billion crowns to air defense systems.

President Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Alaska in an effort for peace but expressed disappointment at the lack of an agreement.