Polish PM marks 1,000 days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has marked 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, honouring the heroism and suffering of the Ukrainian people and reaffirming Poland's solidarity with its embattled neighbour.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Photo: PAP/Marcin Obara

"1000 days of Russian aggression, 1000 days of Ukrainian , 1000 days of Polish aid and solidarity," Tusk wrote on the X social media platform on Tuesday.

He added: "By supporting Ukraine, we’re moving the war away from our Polish and European borders. Let us remember that every single day."

1000 days of Russian aggression, 1000 days of Ukrainian heroism and suffering, 1000 days of Polish aid and solidarity. By supporting Ukraine, we’re moving the war away from our Polish and European borders. Let us remember that every single day.

— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) November 19, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a video on X, paying tribute to his nation on this sombre milestone.

1000 days together
1000 days of Ukraine
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/o3FMIdEKZi

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 19, 2024

Zelensky on Tuesday addressed European lawmakers remotely in a special plenary session marking 1,000 days of Russia's war against Ukraine.

It has been 1000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Ukraine.

Parliament has stood and will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Watch the video to learn more about Parliament's unwavering support to the country and its people ↓ pic.twitter.com/cEykPRGaMk

— European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) November 19, 2024

Russia invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on February 24, 2022, starting the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II.

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Source: IAR, PAP