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- Residents in Salisbury will be gathering at the Cathedral today to show their solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
- A service will be held just after 1pm to pray for Ukrainians and display Salisbury's support as the fighting continues.
- Millions of lives have been put in danger by Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade neighbouring Ukraine.
- Sanctions imposed by the UK, US and EU have so far failed to stop the invasion, though the defiance of Ukraine's troops is thought to have slowed the advance of Russian forces.
- The armed conflict, which in many ways resembles the start of the Second World War, has forced a large number of civilians to flee their homes and their country.
- Those who have chosen to stay are taking shelter in underground basements and metro stations for fear of airborne attacks.
- The Ukrainian community in Salisbury will be coming together today to support those involved in and affected by the conflict.
- Anyone is welcome to attend.
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