Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine to Address Security Forum
The Duke of Sussex arrived in Kyiv by train to show support for Ukraine and call for international leadership to end the ongoing conflict with Russia
Britain's Prince Harry made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Thursday, arriving without prior public notice to show support for the country as it enters its fifth year of war with Russia. The Duke of Sussex was filmed arriving at the Kyiv railway station after traveling on an overnight train from Poland, where he was seen greeting people upon his arrival in the city.[1][5][6][7]
During his visit, the prince addressed the Kyiv Security Forum to deliver a message regarding the ongoing conflict. He emphasized that he was speaking from his perspective as a former soldier rather than as a political figure. In his address, he specifically urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop the war" and stated that his presence was intended to help remind the world of the situation in Ukraine.[1][2][3][4][7]
Harry also used the platform to call for American leadership to help bring an end to the hostilities. His unannounced appearance at the forum highlights his continued involvement in international advocacy and his personal commitment to supporting those affected by the war, which has now persisted for several years.[1][2][3][5]
