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While civilian casualties rise as Putin continues his 12th day of military invasion in Ukraine, where men and women are fighting against the unprecedented aggression, street artists around the world are condemning Russia’s attack in their own way.

As artists, they have a voice to speak up and influence others, and a moral obligation to act against injustice. So they took their peaceful weapons to the streets and sprayed the walls with stunning, yet heartwrenching murals to support Ukraine.

The cities in Wales, Sweden, the US, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, France, Scotland, Lithuania, Indonesia, and many more countries have now turned into urban galleries that not only openly criticize and mock Putin, but send support to the people of Ukraine and give hope to the world in turmoil. Below are some of the most touching examples that, although silently, speak louder than bombs.

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I Stand With You Ukraine. Painted In Northcote Lane, Off City Road In Cardiff Today

I Stand With You Ukraine. Painted In Northcote Lane, Off City Road In Cardiff Today

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's... incredible. I've seen people do it on paper but on a wall is next level.

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    For My Ukrainian Friends

    For My Ukrainian Friends

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've booked an apartment in Kyiv through Airbnb, received a reply from the owner that all funds will be transferred for the defense and humanitarian support of Ukrainian people, and I never felt better about a vacation I won't have!

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    Putin Pictured As Voldemort - Streetart From Poland

    Putin Pictured As Voldemort - Streetart From Poland

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    Bored Panda reached out to Seth Globepainter, a Paris-based street artist whose mural of a little girl crushing tanks under her feet went viral on social media along with the works of other street artists who are creating art to support Ukraine. "This small girl symbolizes the courage of the Ukrainians faced with the Russian invasion,” Seth told us. This mural is located in the Butte-aux-Cailles neighborhood of Paris, the 13th arrondissement.

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    A New Mural Was Painted In Przechodnia Street, Pogorzelec Estate, Warsaw

    A New Mural Was Painted In Przechodnia Street, Pogorzelec Estate, Warsaw

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    #5

    Stand With Ukraine

    Stand With Ukraine

    Vitaliy Skakun, 26, young combat engineer. He sacrificed his life to blow up a bridge. He died on 24th of February in Putin's war on Ukraine. He died defending his country.

    Polina was killed on Saturday, together with her parents on the streets of Kyiv. She was just a 4th grader.

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    Frankfurt-Based Artist Justus Becker Shows Solidarity With A 13-By-13-Meter Dove Of Peace

    Frankfurt-Based Artist Justus Becker Shows Solidarity With A 13-By-13-Meter Dove Of Peace

    The bird, which has been emblazoned on a building facade in front of Frankfurt’s skyline since Monday, carries an olive branch in Ukraine's national colors. ⁠

    A sign against the war and for Ukraine.

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    “I painted several occasions at a school in Donbas located in the heart of the conflict zone, where I witnessed incredible resilience from the children. They are the ones who inspired me to realize this work,” the artist explained.

    Seth also said that although he does not usually express his views on current events, he knows “how important it is for the people living through this dramatic situation to know that we are thinking of them.” He added: “I painted this in Paris for the Ukrainian people, particularly for my friend Oleg who is still in Kyiv.”

    #7

    The Mayor Of Vilnius Helped Create A Piece Of Art On The Same Street Opposite To The Russian Embassy, Which Says "Putin The Hague Is Waiting For You"

    The Mayor Of Vilnius Helped Create A Piece Of Art On The Same Street Opposite To The Russian Embassy, Which Says "Putin The Hague Is Waiting For You"

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    Caro Caro
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The verdict will be "guilty" but as with the MH17 case, the accused and guilty are still free. Sadly, Putin will never be jailed .

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    Pixel Street Art In Motala, Sweden

    Pixel Street Art In Motala, Sweden

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    Vicky Z
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly i would feel embarrassed if my face was next to Hitler's but putin doesn't have such feelings probably

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    We also spoke with WOSKerski, an interdisciplinary artist based in London. Recently, he painted a beautiful mural of a woman dressed in a chunky knit hat, colored in bold Ukrainian flag colors. “I’m aware of how meaningless the online support is to the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their lives and their country but I still hope this little tribute will help somehow,” WOSKerski wrote on his Instagram adding that “let’s hope this madness ends soon.” The mural can be found in the Shoreditch area, London.

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    Local Graffiti Artists From Iasi, Romania Are Depicting The Astonishing Ukrainian Resistance On A Wall

    Local Graffiti Artists From Iasi, Romania Are Depicting The Astonishing Ukrainian Resistance On A Wall

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    “So first of all I have no idea who the girl is and originally she wasn’t wearing Ukrainian flag colors. So I changed quite a few bits when working on the design,” WOSKerski told us. “I was drawn to the portrait as I feel that her face expresses a mixture of outrage, fear and solemn determination to fight and I believe we are all equally outraged and shocked by what’s happening,” he explained.

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    “We can all support brave people of Ukraine by offering them shelter and supporting them financially, but as an artist, I strongly felt that it’s my duty and moral obligation to reach a wider audience and show both my support of Ukraine and also to raise awareness,” WOSKerski concluded

    #13

    New Oil Pastel Wall Inspired By Delacroix, Tribute To The Resistance Of Ukrainian

    New Oil Pastel Wall Inspired By Delacroix, Tribute To The Resistance Of Ukrainian

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    I Painted This In St. George Skate Park This Morning In Support Of Ukraine

    I Painted This In St. George Skate Park This Morning In Support Of Ukraine

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    Logic and Reason
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NATO can’t do much without starting World War III. It’s not that simple.

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    #17

    Mother Of Georgia Stands With Ukraine

    Mother Of Georgia Stands With Ukraine

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    Scagsy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The world unites against Putin's atrocities. Go UKRAINE!

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    #18

    Hope This S*** Will End As Soon As Possible! All My Support To The Ukrainian People! Peace, Not Fricking War

    Hope This S*** Will End As Soon As Possible! All My Support To The Ukrainian People! Peace, Not Fricking War

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    "If We Don't End War, War Will End Us" Stop War

    "If We Don't End War, War Will End Us" Stop War

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    #21

    New Piece To Show Support For Ukraine And Send Them Love And Prayers

    New Piece To Show Support For Ukraine And Send Them Love And Prayers

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    Sunflower: The Symbol Of Solidarity For Ukraine

    Sunflower: The Symbol Of Solidarity For Ukraine

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    I Hope This Little Tribute Will Help Somehow

    I Hope This Little Tribute Will Help Somehow

    I’m aware of how meaningless the online support is to the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their lives and their country but I still hope this little tribute will help somehow. Let’s hope this madness ends soon.

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    Vetus Vespertilio
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, not meaningless. Knowing you are on the right side of history is empowering.

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    #26

    Wall Art

    Wall Art

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    Vicky Z
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And to think that we never supported the Syrian people that still suffer😢

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    #28

    May The People Of Ukraine & Truth Prevail

    May The People Of Ukraine & Truth Prevail

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    Alexia
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I told to one of my Ukrainian colleagues, truth is like oil. It will always rise above water

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    #29

    When The Power Of Love Overcomes The Love Of Power The World Will Know Peace. Jimi Hendrix

    When The Power Of Love Overcomes The Love Of Power The World Will Know Peace. Jimi Hendrix

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    Jay Son
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing! Took me a few good seconds to realize the person is part of the art.

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    “It’s An Artist’s Duty To Reflect The Times In Which We Live” - Nina Simone

    “It’s An Artist’s Duty To Reflect The Times In Which We Live” - Nina Simone

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    Widdershins66
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do NOTHING!

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    #31

    War Is Hell. Always Has Been. Always Will Be

    War Is Hell. Always Has Been. Always Will Be

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    Invisible Potato
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    War is war and hell is hell, and war is worst then hell, in hell there should be only bad people, in war suffer everyone, even innocent life

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    #32

    Stop War

    Stop War

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    #33

    Slava Ukraini Mural In Sydney, Australia

    Slava Ukraini Mural In Sydney, Australia

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    Power To The People

    Power To The People

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    My Thoughts Are With All The People Of Ukraine Who Have To Suffer A Madman With No Sense Of Humanity

    My Thoughts Are With All The People Of Ukraine Who Have To Suffer A Madman With No Sense Of Humanity

    This wall is at 3000 meters and may be the highest of Europe- I absolutely had plans to celebrate this fact with a different design, but could not when children are crying and innocent people are dying.

    Ukraine stay strong!

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    If I Could Share This 1,000,000 Times I Would

    If I Could Share This 1,000,000 Times I Would

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    Debra Moss
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mankind isn't anymore, mangreedy, manselfish and manbrutal took over.

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    #38

    No To The War, Stop The War

    No To The War, Stop The War

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    #39

    The Motherland Monument. Stay Strong Ukraine

    The Motherland Monument. Stay Strong Ukraine

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    By Graffiti Artist John Viana In Lisbon, Portugal On Putin's War Against Ukraine

    By Graffiti Artist John Viana In Lisbon, Portugal On Putin's War Against Ukraine

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    Debra Moss
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brought tears. Incredibly powerful, her exhaustion, pain, bewilderment, forcefully sad

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    #43

    Be Strong Ukraine

    Be Strong Ukraine

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    Spring Time

    Spring Time

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    Beck
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he sup to be like pence with the fly and gorbechov with the birthmark?

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    #47

    No Means No

    No Means No

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    Debra Moss
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactamente. Es exactamente lo mismo. Arte profundo y poderoso.

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    #48

    Fight For Your Rights

    Fight For Your Rights

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    #50

    Street Art With A Political Message: Solidarity With Ukraine

    Street Art With A Political Message: Solidarity With Ukraine

    On the st. Galler Kreuzbleiche there is a wooden wall in front of the riding arena on which sprayers can legally let off steam. The graffiti on it currently has political content: it calls for solidarity with the people and for peace in Ukraine

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    #51

    No War! Blue & Yellow Jam

    No War! Blue & Yellow Jam

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    #52

    Peace. Not War

    Peace. Not War

    I did this on the big board today (600×1200), featuring colours from the flags of Ukraine and Russia. And also 7 cats. Stanislava has 7 cats. I hope she sees it and knows I'm thinking of her.

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    #53

    Stop Wars. I’m Not A Political Specialist But The Current Situation Touched Me

    Stop Wars. I’m Not A Political Specialist But The Current Situation Touched Me

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    We Stand With Ukraine

    We Stand With Ukraine

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    #55

    We Stand With Ukraine

    We Stand With Ukraine

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    #56

    War Is Hell

    War Is Hell

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    #57

    Let’s Hope That All This Madness Will End As Soon As Possible

    Let’s Hope That All This Madness Will End As Soon As Possible

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    #58

    My Part From Last Weekends Blue Yellow Jam

    My Part From Last Weekends Blue Yellow Jam

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    Blue Yellow Jam

    Blue Yellow Jam

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    #60

    When I Saw A Report By The Nytimes Showing Ordinary Civilians Lining Up To Defend Their Country, I Was Struck By The Sheer Courage And Determination Of The Ukrainian People

    When I Saw A Report By The Nytimes Showing Ordinary Civilians Lining Up To Defend Their Country, I Was Struck By The Sheer Courage And Determination Of The Ukrainian People

    The last mural I painted was of Ireland’s great mythical hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill. Fionn’s warriorship was one of integrity, truth, courage and love. Fionn and the Fianna were fierce protectors of their tribe. This is what I saw in the faces of the Ukrainian people. This new mural depicts the face of one of these people; a young Ukrainian civilian-warrior named Zakhar Nechypor who has the power and protection of their sovereignty Goddess Berehynia emanating through him. This artwork is a declaration of our support for the Ukrainian people. It is an honoring of their exceptional courage, strength, humanity and power. We want them to know that the Irish people stand with them in solidarity and love.

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    #62

    Love That People Around The World Support Our Brothers & Sisters In Ukraine In Every Way They Can

    Love That People Around The World Support Our Brothers & Sisters In Ukraine In Every Way They Can

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    The Least We Can Do Is Show A Sign Of Solidarity

    The Least We Can Do Is Show A Sign Of Solidarity

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    #64

    We Stand With All Those Facing Illegal Occupation And Illegal Wars. If You Can Help, Please Do

    We Stand With All Those Facing Illegal Occupation And Illegal Wars. If You Can Help, Please Do

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    #65

    Stop War

    Stop War

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    #66

    I Can’t Be Speechless

    I Can’t Be Speechless

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    Love To The Power

    Love To The Power

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    #68

    Save Ukraine

    Save Ukraine

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    #69

    Jam For Peace

    Jam For Peace

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    #73

    Bomb Walls - Not People

    Bomb Walls - Not People

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    #74

    War Is Hell

    War Is Hell

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    #75

    Solidarity, Peace And Power

    Solidarity, Peace And Power

    For the Graffiti Art Community, the innocent citizens of Ukraine and the russian people who are against this war. Mauerpark Session 2022

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    #77

    For Ukraine

    For Ukraine

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    #78

    Blue Yellow Jam

    Blue Yellow Jam

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    #79

    Peace, Love & Support Is All Your Getting Out Of Me Till This War Is Over

    Peace, Love & Support Is All Your Getting Out Of Me Till This War Is Over

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    #80

    I Painted John Lennon Today For The Blue Yellow Jam

    I Painted John Lennon Today For The Blue Yellow Jam

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    #81

    Peace Is The Only Shelter

    Peace Is The Only Shelter

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    Vetus Vespertilio
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No matter the outcome, the children of Ukraine will never be comforted. For that reason alone, Putin should burn for all eternity.

    #82

    Make Art, Not War

    Make Art, Not War

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    Blue Yellow Jam

    Blue Yellow Jam

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    #84

    Peace

    Peace

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    #85

    Beautiful New Mural In Vilnius

    Beautiful New Mural In Vilnius

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    #86

    Peace Please

    Peace Please

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    #90

    The Gazelle & The Nightingale. Sending A Message Of Solidarity From Scotland

    The Gazelle & The Nightingale. Sending A Message Of Solidarity From Scotland

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    #91

    Peace For Ukraine

    Peace For Ukraine

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    No War

    No War

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    Stop War Worldwide

    Stop War Worldwide

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    #96

    Zmiinyi Heroes

    Zmiinyi Heroes

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    Peace

    Peace

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    #98

    Stop War

    Stop War

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    #99

    In Support Of Ukraine

    In Support Of Ukraine

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    Blue Yellow Jam

    Blue Yellow Jam

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    #102

    U Krajina

    U Krajina

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    Blue Yellow Jam

    Blue Yellow Jam

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    #104

    Peacemaker

    Peacemaker

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    #105

    Glory To Ukraine

    Glory To Ukraine

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    #106

    Enough Already

    Enough Already

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    War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing. Moz Says Stop War

    War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing. Moz Says Stop War

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    Seanette Blaylock
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you want to try to tell slaves freed by the US Civil War that nothing good can ever come from war. Yes, there SHOULD be better solutions, but human nature being what it is....

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