The UK fell silent at 11am today to mark the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the conflict, which has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians. Leeds is one of the many cities to have shown solidarity with Ukraine - taking in refugees, raising funds and even delivering essentials to the border.
Here are nine acts of kindness shown by the people of Leeds 12 months on from the beginning of the Russian invasion.
. Tackling the stairs
Jack Abrahams of Kippax walked up and down the stairs in his home 1,691 times - the equivalent of the distance in miles between Leeds and Kyiv - to raise funds for the British Red Cross Ukraine appeal. Photo: James Hardisty
. Warm welcome for Oksana and Patrick
Oksana Sugak and her son Patrick fled Ukraine and moved in with hosts Kavitha and Dave Kirby and their children in Horsforth. Oksana said: "For me, it's a really unusual experience to have such a community, such kind, sympathetic people around me. My host family are amazing, they help me with all issues." Photo: Tony Johnson
. A challenge for children
Elsie Ormiston and her classmates at St Margaret's C of E Primary School covered the equivalent of the 1,370-mile distance between Horsforth and the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv by various means such as running and cycling. Over £1,500 was raised and donated to charities helping children from Ukraine. Photo: James Hardisty
7. Giving a mother and daughter a new home
David and Tina Barry from Guiseley signed up to take in Ukrainian refugees after being horrified by pictures of Ukrainian towns and cities being destroyed. They were paired up with interior designer Oxana and her 15-year-old son Sasha. Tina said: "We get on so well, and they are such nice people." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Christmas camp
Lewis Edwards of Leeds worked to plan a Christmas camp for Ukrainian children to enjoy the festivities at in the safety of Slovakian mountains. He said: "The idea is to take the kids to somewhere we know is going to be safe, to give them a chance to have fun and normality." Photo: Point Camp
9. A show of solidarity
First Direct Arena in Leeds lit up in the Ukrainian colours of blue and yellow as a gesture of solidarity and support. Photo: James Hardisty