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Veteran ends 1,500-kilometer trek for Ukraine in Brussels

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Xenia Polska in Kraainem and Brussels, Belgium
November 8, 2025

War veteran Andrii Madzharov walked 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine to Belgium to raise funds for Ukraine's army and remind people in the European Union that Russia's war contniues. DW's Xenia Polska joined his last steps.

Ukrainian war veteran Andrii Madzharov walked 1,500 kilometers (933 miles) across four countries to reach Brussels, the heart of the European Union and NATO.

After 93 days on foot, he was welcomed by supporters and the mayor of the Belgian city of Kraainem.

His journey highlights Ukraine's resilience and aims to raise awareness of what the country's fight means for Europe.

Next, Madzharov will meet with EU decision-makers.

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