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Prince Harry's Surprise Kyiv Visit

Prince Harry's Surprise Kyiv Visit

The Duke of Sussex arrived in the Ukrainian capital with no public notice, meeting with celebrated medics and addressing global leaders on the fifth year of the war.

During his speech, he made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to 'stop this war' and condemned systematic war crimes.

His comments on American treaty obligations were interpreted by some as a challenge to President Trump's foreign policy stance.

The visit coincides with the EU's approval of a major new funding package for Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing international efforts to bolster the country's defenses.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Younger son of Charles III of the United Kingdom and Diana, Princess of Wales
Kyiv
Capital and largest city of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe