World Front Pages As Ukraine Marks Independence Day & 6 Months Of War
Ukraine is marking a somber independence day that coincides with the six-month milestone of the Russian invasion. Here’s how newspapers around the world are covering the event.

Walking in Kyiv next to a disused Russian tank
Every year on August 24, Ukraine celebrates its 1991 independence from the Soviet Union. The anniversary of the peaceful transition is traditionally marked by military parades and other displays of patriotic pride across the country.
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Sign up to our free daily newsletter .But this year, celebrations will be subdued, as the event coincides with the grim milestone of six months since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of the country.
With the conflict at an impasse and the specter of renewed Russian attacks looming over Ukraine , here's how newspapers across the world are covering the six-month milestone:
SWITZERLAND - Tages-Anzeiger
"6 months of war: Kyiv afraid on its national holiday” — Tages-Anzeiger
PORTUGAL - Público
"“The war that was supposed to be quick has now been going on for six months” — Público
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