The King has praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
He said: “Theirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression”.
Charles added he is “greatly encouraged” by the efforts of the UK and its allies in supporting Ukraine “at this time of such great suffering and need”.
Charles has met with President Zelensky several times since the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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He said: “The determination and strength of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire, as the unprovoked attack on their land, their lives and livelihoods enters a third, tragic, year.
“Despite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted upon them, Ukrainians continue to show the heroism with which the world associates them so closely.
“Theirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression. I have felt this personally in the many meetings I have had with Ukrainians since the start of the war, from President Zelensky and Mrs Zelenska, to new army recruits training here in the United Kingdom.
“I continue to be greatly encouraged that the United Kingdom and our allies remain at the forefront of international efforts to support Ukraine at this time of such great suffering and need.
“My heart goes out to all those affected, as I remember them in my thoughts and prayers.”
It comes as the King continues to receive treatment started outpatient treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer over two weeks ago.
The cancer was discovered whilst Charles was undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate.
During the same period, the Princess of Wales was recovering from abdominal surgery. The palace did not provide further details but said her condition was not cancerous. She has since returned home to Windsor.
Meanwhile, western leaders have gathered in Kyiv on Saturday to mark the two-year anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed that Europe would back Ukraine until it was “finally free” as she and three other Western leaders arrived in the capital.
The visit by von der Leyen and the prime ministers of Italy, Canada and Belgium – Giorgia Meloni, Justin Trudeau and Alexander De Croo – was a show of support as Ukraine suffers shortages of military supplies that are hurting it on the battlefield as Moscow grinds out territorial gains.
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