Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with Russia and vows to never surrender

Ukraine marked the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion with a strong message of defiance. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would never surrender, while the foreign ministry called for increased military support from allies to achieve a lasting peace. On the same day, a Russian strike in Sumy killed at least nine people, including a child. This attack followed a series of Russian assaults, including a missile strike in Odesa that left ten dead and 55 injured, highlighting the ongoing violence. The Kremlin responded with threats of nuclear action and vowed to continue its military operations. Russia's recent decree allows for nuclear weapons use against non-nuclear states supported by nuclear powers, escalating tensions further.