Sophie met the president and first lady of Ukraine and delivered a message to them on behalf of the King.
The Duchess of Edinburgh has become the first member of the royal family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion.
The duchess visited Ukraine at the request of the FCDO to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war and in a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
During a video address at a conference on conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine last month, the duchess said: “Survivors here and around the world have spoken out so bravely about their experiences.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukraine hit Russian troops with long-range missiles 'US sent secretly'Ukraine fired a US-supplied, long-range ballistic missile at a Russian target last week and overnight, according to reports. It comes as Joe Biden said much-needed weapons would be sent to Ukraine today after he signed a multibillion-dollar aid package into law.
Read more »
Sophie Wessex's 8-word remark when quizzed on 'stepping up' for King CharlesSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who has been a working royal for over 20 years and has often represented King Charles at official engagements, was questioned about 'stepping up'
Read more »
Queen Letizia forced to greet royal guests at state banquet sitting downKing Felipe and Queen Letizia were welcomed by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
Read more »
Our Eco King: 6 positive things King Charles has done for the planetThe late Queen Elizabeth II's son has dedicated his life to campaigning for the environment
Read more »
Ukraine Suffers Mass Power Outages After Russian Infrastructure AttacksRussian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have left roughly a million people in Ukraine without power, with five of six power plants operated by DTEK being damaged.
Read more »
Incredible moment Russian convoy is destroyed on frontlines of UkraineDrone clips showed how a string of tanks charged through Ukrainian fields bearing down on Tonenke - until they were met with a furious defence by Ukraine's 25th Airborne Brigade 'Sicheslav'
Read more »