Watch from Trafalgar Square as Londoners hold vigil for Ukraine
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Your support makes all the difference.Watch the moment Londoners gathered for a vigil for Ukraine on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the war.
This video shows the scene in Trafalgar Square on Thursday, 23 February.
The vigil was being held in association with the US Embassy in London and Tent Partnership For Refugees.
Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala and Ukrainian rock band Antytila will perform music for those gathered.
Actor Dame Helen Mirren is also expected to say a few words about the ongoing conflict.
The event is intended as a display of support and solidarity for Ukrainians since Russia invaded last year.
World leaders such as Joe Biden have expressed deep condemnation in recent weeks over the alleged crimes against humanity committed by Russia over the past year.
The US president also made a surprise trip to Ukraine in the run-up to the anniversary.
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