A one-minute silence will be held on February 24 across the UK to mark a year since Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister will lead the moment of reflection from Downing Street at 11am to show the UK’s unwavering solidarity with the country.
The minute’s silence next Friday will offer the UK public the chance to pay tribute to the bravery of Ukrainians, as they continue their courageous fight.
The Government is encouraging individuals and organisations across the UK to participate.
Since the war began, thousands of Ukrainians have been killed defending their freedom from Russia’s appalling onslaught.
Millions more have been forced from their homes, with 114,400 Ukrainians finding refuge in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
Rishi Sunak said: “As we approach the anniversary of Russia’s barbaric and deplorable invasion of Ukraine, as a nation we pay tribute to the incredible bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people.
“Russia’s unjustifiable attack brought war and destruction to our continent once again, and it has forced millions from their homes and devastated families across Ukraine and Russia.
“I am incredibly proud of the UK’s response, and throughout this past year, the UK public have shown their true generosity of spirit and their enduring belief in freedom.”
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “One year on from Putin’s illegal invasion, we stand in solidarity with our friends in Ukraine and remember all those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of freedom.
“This moment of silence is a time to reflect on the human cost of this conflict and show we stand with Ukraine.”
The national minute’s silence comes following the historic visit of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to the UK last week.
During the visit, the Prime Minister underlined the UK’s steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine for the long term, ensuring it can secure a lasting peace.
President Zelensky delivered an address in Westminster Hall last Wednesday , the first foreign leader to do so since ex-US President Barack Obama gave a speech there in 2011.
The heroic war leader vowed that "freedom will win" and said victory over Russia would "change the world" in his first visit to London since Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion began nearly a year ago.
Hundreds of MPs, peers, staff and journalists applauded and cheered as he made a passionate address praising the "brave souls" of the UK for their support on behalf of his people.
"I have come here and stand before you on behalf of the brave, on behalf of our war heroes who are now in the trenches under enemy artillery fire ," he said.
"On behalf of our air gunners, and every defender of the sky who protects Ukraine against enemy aircraft and missiles, on behalf of our tank men who fight to restore our Ukrainian borders, on behalf of our conscripts who are being trained now including here in Britain."
Mr Zelensky said London had "stood with Kyiv since day one" and he praised ex-PM Boris Johnson , who was in the audience, for helping to unite allies when "it seemed impossible".
His speech was repeatedly met with applause ringing through ancient hall as he said: "We know freedom will win.
"We know Russia will lose. And the victory will change the world - a change the world has long needed."
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