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As world leaders condemn Donald Trump for labelling Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator", hundreds of people, many wrapped in blue and yellow flags, gathered in the town centre in solidarity with Ukraine before joining a special service at Ipswich Minster.
Why it matters: The demonstration brought together Ipswich's Ukrainian community and local residents in a unified show of support amid ongoing international tensions.
The details:
The event saw hundreds of Ukrainians and Ipswich residents gather in the town centre
Participants later walked to Ipswich Minster for a special service
Parts of the church service were conducted in Ukrainian
What they're saying: Alan Cutting, from Together for Ipswich, said: "It is an opportunity for the Ukrainian community to meet together for lament, for solidarity, for prayer and for unity."
The bottom line: The event demonstrated Ipswich's strong community spirit and solidarity with Ukraine, bringing together local residents and Ukrainian community members in a meaningful display of unity.
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