500 days of war in Ukraine, Sikh separatists rally in Toronto and Vancouver | The World This Weekend

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday marked the 500th day of war in Ukraine by hailing the country's soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine's resilience in the face of the Russian invasion. And in Canada, Sikh separatism supporters plan to rally to denounce the Indian government and show support for the Khalistan independence movement.

These are just some of the top stories on the July 8, 2023 edition of The World This Weekend.

The World This Weekend is a dynamic half-hour program on CBC Radio that showcases first-rate journalism on the news of the day from Canada and around the world. We tell stories you won't hear anywhere else that connects you with remote places and people.

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