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It is a year since Russia invaded Ukraine

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Galina Seredina rallying with the Svoboda Alliance as part of the anti-war movement in Sydney Source: Supplied

February 24th marks one year since President Vladimir Putin ordered nearly 200,000 Russian forces to invade Ukraine. There was international outcry following the invasion, but many in Ukraine have long felt Russia's presence, nervously anticipating a full-scale war.


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By Catriona Stirrat

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February 24th marks one year since President Vladimir Putin ordered nearly 200,000 Russian forces to invade Ukraine. There was international outcry following the invasion, but many in Ukraine have long felt Russia's presence, nervously anticipating a full-scale war.


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