VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory
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Ukrainian troops to march in London’s VE Day parade
- Ukrainian troops will participate in London's VE Day procession alongside UK forces, marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over the Nazis.
- This inclusion symbolises global support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion, the UK’s Ministry of Defence says.
- The Ukrainian contingent comprises personnel training in Britain under Operation Interflex, a UK-led program that has trained over 54,000 Ukrainian recruits.
- The procession will include around 1,000 UK service personnel and will be witnessed by WWII veterans.
- Events across the UK will mark the anniversary, including a tea party hosted by the King and Queen and a concert at the Palace of Westminster.