"Thank you Americans for each weapon, for each taxpayer's dollars of help, for each prayer, for each flag that we see outside of American houses," said Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova.
Supporters of Ukraine rallied Saturday afternoon on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in D.C., marking the end of the first year of the Russian invasion, which has killed tens of thousands of people.
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Blue and yellow Ukrainian flags were held high in the winter wind or wrapped around the shoulders of rallygoers who gathered on the plaza above the reflecting pool.
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WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez
Children were among those attending, many traveling with their families to Washington to mark the anniversary of Russia’s attack.
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WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez
Rallygoers hoisted signs in support of Ukraine and condemning Russia.
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WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez
Protesters shout slogans during a rally to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
Protesters shout slogans during a rally to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
A protester holds a banner showing picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a rally to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
A protester holds a banner showing pictures of U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a rally to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
Demonstrators march outside of the White House in support of Ukraine during a rally in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Demonstrators rally at the Lincoln Memorial in support of Ukraine, in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Demonstrators rally at Lincoln Memorial in support of Ukraine in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Demonstrators rally in support of Ukraine at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova speaks during a rally at the Lincoln Memorial in support of Ukraine in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Demonstrators holding Ukrainian flags rally in support of Ukraine at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Supporters of Ukraine rallied Saturday afternoon on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in D.C., marking the end of the first year of a Russian invasion that killed tens of thousands of people.
Blue and yellow Ukrainian flags were held high in the winter wind or wrapped around the shoulders of rallygoers who gathered on the plaza above the reflecting pool.
“We have a plan, which is a very simple plan, which we’ve had since day one: more weapons, more support to Ukraine and more sanctions to Russia,” said Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States.
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When she spoke at the rally, the ambassador expressed gratitude for U.S. support to her embattled nation.
“Thank you Americans for each weapon, for each taxpayer’s dollars of help, for each prayer, for each flag that we see outside of American houses,” said Markarova.
Rallygoers hoisted signs in support of Ukraine, condemning Russia.
“My sister-in-law (has) to flee her apartment in Kyiv. … I have several second cousins that have died on the front, who died on the front. … I’m concerned for my home country,” said Alex Lagoda. Lagoda lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia, but emigrated from Ukraine in 1990.
Children were among those in attendance as well. Many traveled with their families to Washington to mark the anniversary of Russia’s attack.
“It’s just an attack on innocent people who have done nothing but live their own lives, innocent people that didn’t deserve this,” said 10-year-old Maya Ayer of Morristown, New Jersey.
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