IN PHOTOS: Montrealers mark one year since start of war in Ukraine with candlelight vigil

“Keep thinking about this cause, because it’s still happening,” said Ukrainian Canadian actor and singer-songwriter Vitalia Khmil at a vigil where Montrealers came together to mark 365 days of resistance in Ukraine. Alyssia Rubertucci reports.

By Alyssia Rubertucci

Posted February 24, 2023 9:48 pm.

Last Updated February 27, 2023 12:21 pm.

Dozens came out to the candlelight vigil march in honour of the one year anniversary since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The gathering began at 6:30 p.m. Friday and people marched from Dorchester Square to Phillips Square.

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