The second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been marked with church services, wreath-laying and demonstrations in the UK and Ireland.
Commemorations on Saturday in London began with an interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Mayfair.
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Paper angels were hung from the cathedral balcony – one for each of the 528 Ukrainian children killed during the conflict, according to Ukraine’s prosecutor general.
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Symbols of Ukraine, including sunflowers and the national colours of blue and yellow were worn by those marking the anniversary.
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In Edinburgh, Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf attended a wreath-laying service at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle.
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In Dublin, thousands gathered outside the GPO building in O’Connell Street for a demonstration marking two years of conflict.
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In London, people took part in a march from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square before a vigil was held.
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