For the first time in the war: Duchess Sophie visited Ukraine (photo)

In the capital of Monarsh, the person planned to meet with people who survived sexual violence and torture, as well as with children who were returned to Ukraine from the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied territories. This is the first visit of a member of the British royal family during the war with Russia. Duchess Sophie Edinburgus arrived in Kiev on an official visit. This was reported on the page of the royal family of the United Kingdom on Instagram.

This is the first visit of a member of the British monarchy family since the beginning of the Russian invasion. In particular, Prince Edward's wife met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the first lady of Elena Zelensky and Ukrainians who were injured by Russian aggression.

"In Kiev, the Duchess learned about the work of the UN Foundation in People in the Population, which operates in 12 cities of Ukraine, providing life psychosocial and legal support to those who need it, especially those who survived the sexual violence related to conflict," - said Sophia representatives Vesekskaya. The monarch person also met with volunteer women who help their communities overcome the effects of attacks, facilitating the activities of children's mental health.