Russian forces invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022—escalating the decades-long Russo-Ukrainian conflict. On Feb. 24, 2024, the organization U.S. Ukrainian Activists—a volunteer group that provides medical aid to Ukrainian hospitals and paramedics—held a rally outside the Lincoln Memorial for people to gather in support of Ukraine. The rally was held to recognize the two-year anniversary of the invasion.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Lincoln Memorial to show their support for Ukraine.
Rally attendees listened to many speakers discuss the war and its impact on Ukranians. One of the speakers was the Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarov.
Many people held or wrapped themselves in the Ukrainian flag. Many speakers led call-and-response chants in Ukrainian.
People of all ages participated in the rally to draw attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine and show support for Ukrainians.
Many people held signs encouraging politicians to take action against Russia.
Everyone at the rally came together to sing the Ukrainian national anthem.
Many people held signs criticizing Donald Trump and Republicans for being reluctant to provide more funding and weapons to Ukraine.
Many people held signs that emphasized that Ukrainians were dying because of Russia’s military actions.