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Crowds gather as Ukraine invasion anniversary nears

Ukraine's ambassador (centre) has urged Australia to unite with other countries to maintain support. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears its third anniversary and crowds gather to commemorate the conflict, the country's ambassador to Australia says he is "optimistic".

Vasyl Myroshnychenko joined 150 people outside the Russian embassy in Canberra on Saturday, one in a string of gatherings planned across the country ahead of the war's anniversary date on February 24.

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