On the third anniversary of the war against Ukraine, a community in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, came together at Manor College to pray and honor those affected. The gathering, featuring Ukrainian locals and heritage supporters, sought to foster hope despite the political strain, particularly after rising tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine. Chrystyna Prokopovych expressed her unease over ongoing developments but emphasized the significance of international support. Iryna Mazur underscored feelings of betrayal over recent diplomatic actions but stressed the need for resilience among both Ukrainians and Americans.
"Today, I feel about as scared and nervous as I did three years ago, when the war started, and no one expected that Ukraine would be able to defend itself. But the hope built up, and with the help of other countries, especially the United States, Ukraine was able to preserve its freedom."
"The first reaction was shock, a sense of incredible betrayal. But we cannot afford to be consumed by emotions, by pain, [both the] Ukrainian people and [the] American people."
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