Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, arriving in Kyiv on Friday to offer support to wounded service members and highlight ongoing humanitarian efforts.
Representatives for the Duke confirmed his presence in the capital, though specific details of his schedule were withheld for security reasons. This marks Prince Harry’s second visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
A British Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games, an international adaptive multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick armed services personnel and veterans. Ukraine is currently bidding to host the Games in 2029, a cause the Duke has actively championed. During his visit, he is expected to engage with veterans, including a meeting with 200 service members, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
The visit coincides with a significant donation of $500,000 by the Archewell Foundation, established by Prince Harry and Meghan, to support injured children in Gaza and Ukraine. These funds are allocated for medical evacuations via the World Health Organization and the development of prosthetics for young people severely injured in conflict zones.
The Duke’s trip underscores international solidarity with Ukraine, coming shortly after Russia’s largest aerial attack on the nation since the invasion began, and coinciding with a visit by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, who announced new UK sanctions targeting Russia.
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