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Ukrainians ready for 'war of attrition'
Ukraine marks its 31st independence six months after the Russian invasion
Ukraine marks 31 years of independence and six months of war with Russia; we ask why a Ukrainian counter-offensive in the south east of the country appears to have stalled. Also on the programme: Who are the Hollywood celebrities outed for using too much water in a severe drought; and we speak to the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world.
(Picture: A woman holding a Ukrainian flag in Kyiv. Credit: EPA)
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