London, UK. 24 August, 2023. Ukrainian diaspora gather by the statue of St. Volodymyr, in Holland Park, to celebrate the Independence Day of Ukraine and in solidarity with their compatriots following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Clergy at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Clergy at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Placard at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Placard at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Statue of St Volodymyr in Holland Park. © Ron Fassbender
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Statue of St Volodymyr in Holland Park. © Ron Fassbender
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Two women hold placards at Ukraine's Independence day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Vintage photo placard at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. Placard at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Placard at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Placard at Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Ukraine Independence Day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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Two women hold placards at Ukraine's Independence day rally in London. © Ron Fassbender
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