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  "id": 3009559,
  "title": "Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskyy says on Independence Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ukraine-wants-peace-but-wont-give-in-zelenskyy-says-on-independence-3009559",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T11:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260824/ukraine-wants-peace-but-wont-give-in-zelenskyy-says-on-independence-day-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kyiv — Ukraine remains steadfast in its pursuit of peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared during a resolute address on Monday, as world leaders convened in the capital to commemorate the nation's 35th Independence Day since breaking free from Soviet rule. Distinguished guests, including British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa, joined the festivities to honor Ukraine's hard-fought sovereignty. Burnham, making his inaugural visit to Ukraine in his capacity as prime minister, aimed to unveil British assistance aimed at bolstering Kyiv's domestic production of long-range missiles. Additionally, the leaders were slated to convene a virtual summit of the \"Coalition of the Willing\" alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This gathering aimed to deliberate on Ukraine's plea for enhanced air defense mechanisms to counter Russian ballistic missile assaults targeting Ukrainian urban centers.\n\nClad in a customary Ukrainian embroidered garment, Zelenskyy extended his gratitude to numerous foreign dignitaries for their attendance in Kyiv, demonstrating solidarity with his country.",
  "summary": "KYIV — Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa were among the foreign dignitaries present for celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskyy says on Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ukraine-wants-peace-but-wont-give-in-zelenskyy-says-on-independence",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:52:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskyy says on Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ukraine-wants-peace-but-wont-give-in-zelenskyy-says-on-independence-2984583",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:55:34.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/european-leaders-rally-in-kyiv-to-celebrate-ukraines-independence-day",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:12:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ukraine wants peace but won’t give in, says Zelensky on Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ukraine-wants-peace-but-wont-give-in-says-zelensky-on-independence-day",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:18:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Lukashenko sends Ukraine Independence Day wishes despite war-complicity accusations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lukashenko-sends-ukraine-independence-day-wishes-despite-war",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:16:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Ukraine wants peace but won’t ‘simply surrender’, Zelensky says on Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ukraine-wants-peace-but-wont-simply-surrender-zelensky-says-on",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:50:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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