Glasgow is set to commemorate four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a public demonstration and a memorial concert.
The event, scheduled for February 24, has been organised by the AUGB Glasgow.
It will begin with a public demonstration at St Enoch Square from 5pm to 5.30pm and will be followed by a peaceful procession to Glasgow Cathedral.
Ukrainian community leaders and representatives from Ukrainian student societies in Glasgow and Edinburgh will give speeches aiming to spotlight the plight of displaced Ukrainians in Scotland and stress the necessity for ongoing solidarity and support for Ukraine.
It will serve as a poignant reminder of the war's victims, the continuing turmoil in Ukraine and the significant humanitarian, political and security implications the conflict has created.
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The impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which started on February 24, 2022, has been staggering.
According to the United Nations, more than 49,400 civilian casualties have been confirmed, with nearly 13,900 civilians reported dead.
These figures, however, are believed to be much higher due to restricted access to occupied areas.
The war has displaced millions of people, with approximately 3.7 million internally displaced within Ukraine as of 2025 and around 5.7 million Ukrainians living as refugees abroad, mainly within Europe.
Currently, around 20% of Ukraine’s internationally recognised territory is under Russian control, affecting millions of civilians and limiting access to essential services and humanitarian aid.
The United Nations estimates that approximately 12.7 million people inside Ukraine require humanitarian aid, including millions of children, due to continuing missile and drone attacks on homes, energy infrastructure, schools and hospitals.
Ongoing large-scale strikes, occupation of Ukrainian territory and the disruption of everyday civilian life emphasise the fact that the war remains active, with significant humanitarian, political and global security outcomes.
The United Kingdom has become one of the main destinations for people fleeing the conflict.
Special visa routes have enabled about 230,000 Ukrainians to arrive in the UK since 2022, according to UK Government and parliamentary statistics.
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Figures show that more than 28,000 displaced Ukrainians have found refuge in Scotland since the escalation of the invasion.
These schemes have endowed Ukrainians with the right to live, work, access healthcare and attend school in the UK, offering many a chance to rebuild their lives, contribute to local communities and add to the workforce.
Nevertheless, displaced families face many long-term problems, such as housing insecurity, family separation and uncertainty about their future as the war in Ukraine persists.
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