Zelensky warns of 'cruel' Russian action around independence day • FRANCE 24 English

Russia could do something particularly "cruel" during the upcoming week as Ukraine marks 31 years of independence, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned. The capital Kyiv announced a ban on public gatherings, and Kharkiv declared a curfew around Wednesday's independence holiday, which this year will also mark six months since the start of the Russian invasion. #Ukraine #Zelensky #Russia 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on Twitter: https://f24.my/TWen Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen