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Key updates Rubio Congratulates Ukraine at 35, Pledges Continued US Security and Economic Ties Ukraine Allies Defy Moscow Threats, Pledge Air Defense Boost and Missile Production US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukraine on its 35th Independence Day, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty, security and economic ties. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukrainians on the 35th anniversary of their country’s independence on Monday, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and closer security and economic ties. “On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of your independence,” Rubio said in a statement released by the US State Department on Aug. 24. Ukraine’s allies gathered in Kyiv on Independence Day with air defense at the top of the agenda, pledging continued military support despite mounting Russian threats. Britain also cleared the release of classified information to support Ukrainian production of Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles. Ukraine’s allies on Monday pledged to keep up their support amid Russia’s escalating attacks and despite threats from Moscow, as they gathered in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Air defense supplies were the main priority at the meeting of 30 leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing, jointly chaired by the leaders of France and Germany, who participated remotely, and by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.