Vigil for Ukraine following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 in Truro, Cornwall.
Sunday evening (27th), around 200 people gathered outside Truro Cathedral to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The organisers said: “We share with our European neighbours the values of peace, democracy and the freedom to work, travel and prosper across Europe.” Organised by the Cornwall for Europe (CFE) foundation, the event started outside Truro Cathedral at , designed as a silent vigil for Ukrainians and locals to show their support for Ukraine and opposition of the Russian invasion. The group encouraged anyone to attend, wear the colours of the Ukraine flag (blue and yellow), and bring daffodils to leave in a memorial to those fallen. The event showed both Cornish and Ukrainians coming together in opposition to war, speakers included the mayor of Truro (Steven Webb), CFE host Tom Scott, a Ukrainian woman who had already lost family in Ukraine and others.
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