A moving vigil to mark 1 Year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Standing resolutely together

Around 100 people gathered outside St John’s Methodist Church in Llandudno last night (24th February) to stand together with our Ukrainian guests. We were hosted by Revd Nigel Rodgers, the Minister of St John’s and Carol Marubbi, the Mayor of Llandudno. There were a number of powerful speeches, a poem and prayers led by the Ukrainians in our community. There were vigorous chants of Glory to Ukraine -Slava Ukraini - and the Ukrainian National Anthem sung with deep emotion.

It was an immense privilege to stand with these brave people and we remain totally committed to welcoming them as members of our communities and long for them to feel at home and share our ‘hiraeth’ with their passion for their homeland.

National moment of silence to mark one year of Russian invasion of Ukraine at 11am on Friday 24 February

A national minute’s silence will take place at 11am on Friday 24 February to mark the one-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This National moment will pay tribute to the bravery of Ukrainians and highlight the UK’s solidarity with the country, as they continue their courageous fight, comes after the historic visit of President Zelenskyy to the UK last week

This national moment of reflection will offer the UK public the chance to pay tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian people and demonstrate the UK’s unwavering solidarity with the country.

The government is encouraging individuals and organisations across the UK to participate.

Since the war began, thousands of Ukrainians have been killed defending their freedom from Russia’s appalling onslaught. Millions more have been forced from their homes, with 114,400 Ukrainians finding refuge in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.