The "courage and resilience" of Ukraine are praised by King Charles III.

(cnn) ⸻ Britain's King Charles has commended the people of Ukraine for showing "truly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy" in a message marking 12 months of conflict. He watched as the troops were taught basic combat training as part of a five-week course delivered by the UK and international partner forces. He viewed defensive training exercises, including a scenario where recruits stormed a trench amid a gun battle. The course, which has been in operation since last summer, is designed to provide recruits with hostile-environment training. Over 35 days, they learn basic fieldcraft, medical care, marksmanship, weapon handling, and awareness of the laws of armed conflict. The British Army's Chief of General Staff, Gen. Patrick Sanders, accompanied the King during his visit and outlined the training being delivered. A 32-year-old Ukrainian high school teacher, who volunteered to fight in the war, told PA that the training was particularly useful for fighting in the Donbas region of Ukraine. The King added that it was "heartening" to see the UK and its allies "doing everything possible to help at this most difficult time." He also reaffirmed his support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he met at Buckingham Palace earlier this month, and expressed his "personal support" for the people of Ukraine. Zelensky praised Britain for its steadfast support of his homeland in the year since Russia's unprovoked invasion. He also namechecked former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and commended UK lawmakers for their "strong British character."