"What began in 2022 as a spontaneous outpouring of shock and solidarity has evolved into what participants on February 21 described as a "heartbreaking tradition." For the fourth consecutive year, Ukrainians and their supporters assembled in the US capital to mark the anniversary of the war with prayer, song, and defiant chants before marching toward the Russian ambassador's residence. Organizers said the aim was to demonstrate a united front in Washington"
"For many Ukrainians in attendance, the rally was more than a symbolic gesture; it was a painful reminder of the destruction still unfolding at home. One woman, who relocated her family to the United States during the war, said it remains vital to remind the American public of the daily hardships and existential threats Ukrainians endure. The message repeated throughout the afternoon was clear: The war is about more than territory -- it is about survival."
Hundreds of Ukrainians and supporters gathered on the Lincoln Memorial steps in Washington on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, wearing blue and yellow and marching toward the Russian ambassador's residence. The event featured prayer, song and chants and aimed to show a united front in Washington while urging continued US engagement to help end the conflict. The rally was organized by Ukrainian-American groups with the Ukrainian Embassy. Attendees emphasized that the war inflicts ongoing destruction and existential threats, arguing that Ukraine should be viewed as a strategic ally defending Europe, not a supplicant.
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