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Ukraine celebrating Independence Day amid fresh tensions with Russia

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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (R) and Polish President Andrzej Duda applaud as they watch a military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2016 to celebrate the Independence Day, 25 years since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union. (AFP)

Lena Savchuk
Press TV, Kiev

Ukraine is celebrating its Independence Day amid heightened tensions with its biggest neighbor Russia. The conflict-stricken country has opted to put on a show of its military might on the occasion.

 

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