Today marks 31 years of Ukraine's independence from Soviet rule. Coincidentally, it also marks six months since Russia's invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky banned all independence day celebrations and gatherings in the capital city of Kyiv, warning against possible attacks. There's currently no end in sight to the war that has claimed over 1,000 lives and forced millions to flee.

Ukraine's ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitova unpacks this.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.

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