D-Day: Zelensky and veteran call each other 'hero'

Ukraine’s president hugged the World War Two soldier at a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the World War Two survivor to Mr Zelensky. They hugged and posed for a picture together and both called each other a "hero".

World leaders gathered in Normandy to commemorate the day.

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