In Boston, Massachusetts, hundreds of people marched to Boston Common on Feb. 23 to show their support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. The rally brought together representatives of the Ukrainian community, local politicians, religious leaders, and Americans in solidarity with Ukraine.
This was reported by the Boston Globe.
The rally began at 1 p.m. near the Boston Public Library. Participants holding Ukrainian flags, symbols, and placards marched to the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, where speeches were held at 2:00 pm.
"Ukraine did not give up three years ago and will not give up now. We want to show the world that Ukraine's struggle continues. Any negotiations at the expense of Ukraine's interests are unacceptable," said Anton Khlebas, co-founder of the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England and one of the organizers of the rally.
Among those present at the rally was Congressman Jake Okinkloss, who stressed the importance of continued support for Ukraine.
According to the local publication, the rally also took place against the backdrop of recent controversial statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused Ukraine of starting a war and called President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an "unelected dictator." The participants of the event strongly condemned these statements and emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for its existence and needs consistent support from the democratic world.
The event was the result of the cooperation of many organizations, including the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (Boston Chapter), Ukrainian American Education Center, American Coalition for Ukraine, Ukrainian American Veterans, UM Boston, Boston Scouts Troop 29, as well as local Ukrainian students and friends of Ukraine.
Photo: Boy Scouts of Boston Troop 29а
Author: Inna Mikhno