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Evening Standard
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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Crowds gather in Trafalgar Square for vigil marking anniversary of Ukraine war

Large crowds have gathered in Trafalgar Square for a vigil marking the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren read a poignant poem at the event on Thursday evening, while Defence Secretary Ben Wallace also spoke.

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