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# Ipswich residents to show solidarity with Ukraine at third anniversary vigil
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-residents-to-show-solidarity-with-ukraine-at-third-anniversary-vigil/
- Published: 2025-02-18T14:44:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:21:20.000Z
- Description: As international peace talks intensify, the community will come together this Sunday to commemorate three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Faith & Religion, #article, Ipswich Minster, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** The event provides an opportunity for Ukrainians and Ipswich residents to unite in solidarity, coming as world leaders discuss potential paths to peace.

**The details:** Together for Ipswich and Ipswich Minster have organised a commemorative programme for Sunday, featuring:

- A gathering at 14:45 on the Town Hall steps
- A solidarity walk to Ipswich Minster
- A special service of choral evensong at 15:30

![Ipswich Town Hall](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1736344016-ipswich-town-hall-jpeg-4.jpg)

Ipswich Town Hall Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The bigger picture:** The local vigil comes amid significant diplomatic developments:

- US and Russian diplomats have agreed to restart diplomatic relations and begin formal peace consultations following a meeting without Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated Kyiv would not recognise any agreement made without its involvement.
- Sir Keir Starmer has emphasised that any peace deal would require a "US backstop" to deter future Russian aggression.

**On the ground:** Fighting continues in Ukraine, with:

- At least three civilians killed in Russian strikes on Sunday
- Several areas facing emergency blackouts following attacks on energy infrastructure
- Russia's defence ministry reporting it intercepted 90 Ukrainian drones

**The bottom line:** While international leaders pursue diplomatic solutions, many in the Ipswich community continue to stand with Ukraine as the conflict enters its fourth year, with Sunday's vigil offering residents a chance to show their support through unified remembrance and prayer.

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