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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maroosha Muzaffar

Australian artist takes down mural of hugging Ukraine and Russia soldiers after huge backlash

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An Australian artist has apologised and painted over a mural of two hugging Ukrainian and Russian soldiers that was recently unveiled in Melbourne.

Artist Peter Seaton – who works under the name CTO – was forced to paint over the mural titled “Peace Before Pieces” on Kings Way in Melbourne after it received a “barrage of online hate” and a remark from the ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand.

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