LLANGOLLEN International Musical Eisteddfod (LIME) officials have praised the 'heroic efforts' of their 'Ukrainian friends'.

It is believed that, over the past week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to over one million fleeing the country.

Over 200 civilians are said to have been killed as a result of the conflict too.

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A message from LIME Chair, Dr Rhys Davies read: "On behalf of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, I would like to support the heroic efforts of our Ukrainian friends around the world.

"Our thoughts also go out to the many Russian people who feel that this conflict is not happening in their name.

"We at the Eisteddfod have a long association with the Ukrainian people both in the U.K. and in their homeland and look forward to welcoming them to Llangollen once again in the future."

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At the 2014 edition of LIME, there was a symbolic link-up between a group of Ukrainian dancers and a Russian choir.

Earlier that year, there had been international tensions after Russia moved into the Crimea. 

Despite that, there was a meeting between the Barvinochok folk dance group from Kiev in the Ukraine and the Children’s Choir from the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk who were both competing that year.

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A Peace Vigil is now set to be held in Llangollen over the weekend.

Residents will gather at Centenary Square on Sunday (March 6) from 5pm to show that the town stands in solidarity with Ukraine.