Ukrainians have simply skilled their two hundredth day of conflict after Russia’s invasion earlier this yr.
It has typically appeared that there isn't any finish in sight for the 1000's of people that have misplaced family members on this horrific battle.
Over the weekend, Ukrainian forces within the jap a part of the nation pushed the invading Russian troops again by retaking greater than 1000sq miles of land.
It's the early phases of the counter offensive by Volodymyr Zelensky’s troops however there's now clear hope that Ukraine can defeat Vladimir Putin’s aggression.
They could be outnumbered when it comes to military personnel and navy hardware.
However what Ukraine lack in that division, they greater than make up for in bravery and the information that their trigger is simply.
They don't seem to be solely combating for their very own survival in opposition to tyranny however in defence of democracy and a free Europe.
The West has provided what it may well militarily and positioned crippling sanctions on Russia since February.
We should not cease in our efforts to help Ukraine, nonetheless lengthy it takes.
In current days, we have now seen villages and cities liberated by the Ukrainian military.
There are tales of demoralised Russian troops abandoning their arms and fleeing their posts.
We pray that the scenes of pleasure are usually not short-term and the Kremlin sees sense and ends the barbarism.
It's too early to hope that the top of this conflict is in sight.
However the successes of the Ukrainian military may have introduced peace an entire lot nearer.
Scotland cherished you too Ma’am
The response to the Queen’s funeral procession yesterday was a sombre but additionally lovely tribute to a monarch who was cherished throughout Scotland.
From Balmoral Fort in Aberdeenshire to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, 1000's of individuals lined the streets of the 175-mile route to point out their appreciation for 70 years of unwavering service to her nation.
Some wept, others stood and bowed their heads in silence whereas at occasions there have been outbursts of applause as Scots paid their very own private tributes to Her Majesty.
Queen Elizabeth II clearly cherished this nation and yesterday it confirmed simply how a lot that love went each methods.
Scotland got here collectively yesterday to thank the Queen for her 70 years as our sovereign. It was a becoming farewell.
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