**Prince Harry Visits Ukraine Amid Ongoing War with Russia**
In a surprise move, Prince Harry made a visit to Ukraine on April 10, meeting with soldiers and civilians injured in the ongoing war with Russia. The visit was not announced until after Prince Harry had left the country.
During his visit, Prince Harry met with members of Ukraine’s Invictus Games community, toured the Superhumans Center in Lviv, and observed a live surgery at the facility. The center provides prosthetics and rehabilitation to Ukrainians wounded by war. Prince Harry also met with Natalia Kalmykova, Ukraine’s veterans affairs minister.
Prince Harry is a British Army veteran and founder of the Invictus Games, which offers wounded military personnel the chance to compete in athletic events similar to the Paralympics. He was accompanied on his visit by delegates from the Invictus Games Foundation.
**Support for Ukraine**
The British royal family has been vocal in its support for Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Prince William recently met with Ukrainian refugees during a visit to Estonia, and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, became the first member of the royal family to visit wartime Ukraine in August 2024.
**Other Developments**
In other news, Russian forces have started using drones to scatter explosive devices across Ukraine, according to the country’s Interior Ministry. The Ukrainian government has condemned this tactic as a war crime.
The involvement of Chinese nationals in Russia’s war against Ukraine appears to be part of a “systemic” recruitment effort organized by Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 10. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has carried out the first interrogation of two Chinese nationals captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
**Analysis**
Prince Harry’s visit to Ukraine comes at a critical time, with ongoing conflict and humanitarian needs continuing to escalate. His support for Ukraine is part of a broader effort by the British royal family to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
The use of drones by Russian forces is a concerning development, as it allows for more targeted and precise attacks on civilians. The involvement of Chinese nationals in Russia’s war against Ukraine raises questions about the extent of Beijing’s support for Moscow’s actions.
As the conflict continues, it is essential to maintain pressure on all parties involved to prioritize humanitarian needs and seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis.