Prince WilliamandKate Middletonare standing with Ukraine.
AmidRussia’s invasion of the country, which began earlier this week, William, 39, and Kate, 40, offered words of support for Ukraine in a statement shared on their joint@KensingtonRoyalTwitter account on Saturday.
“In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future,” the statement from the couple began.
“Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future,” their statement continued, adding an emoji of Ukraine’s flag.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge signed off their message with their initials, writing, “W & C.”
Prince William and Kate’s message of support comes about shortly afterPrince HarryandMeghan Marklespoke out about the Russian invasion in Ukraine this week as well.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Olena Zelenskyy and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
“Prince Harryand Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same,” astatementposted to their Archewell website on Thursday read.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton with Olena and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty
Russia began its invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, according to the Ukraine government, with forces moving from the north, east, and south.
The attack is still evolving, but explosions and airstrikes have been reported, with threats mounting against the capital, Kyiv, a city of 2.8 million people. Numerous residents have been seen trying to flee.
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