Stand with Ukraine

This past week has been full of sorrow, fear, and resolve as Washingtonians react to the horrors in Ukraine. Here are some of the things we have seen across the city:

Lincoln Memorial, February 20th

A few days before Russia invaded Ukraine, there was the Stand with Ukraine rally and the Vigil to Commemorate the Heavenly Hundred/Nebesna Sotnia (the Fallen Heroes of the 2013-14 Revolution of Dignity) at the Lincoln Memorial.

Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine ©Miki Jourdan
©Victoria Pickering
©Miki Jourdan
©Victoria Pickering

©Miki Jourdan

White House, February 24th

Protestors came to the White House shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.

©Victoria Pickering

White House, February 26th

Protests continued each day outside the White House.

©Miki Jourdan

©Miki Jourdan

White House, February 27th

©Rob Klug
©Rob Klug
©Rob Klug

©Rob Klug

White House, March 2

©Rob Klug

Embassy of Ukraine

Outside the Embassy of Ukraine on M Street.

©Victoria Pickering
©Rob Klug
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©Victoria Pickering

©Rob Klug

Embassy of Russia

Small groups of protestors are constantly on the sidewalk outside the Russian Embassy.

©Victoria Pickering
©Victoria Pickering

©Victoria Pickering

Lit in Blue and Yellow

Many buildings across D.C. are showing their support by being lit in blue and yellow.

Embassy of Canada, Pennsylvania Avenue. ©Miki Jourdan
Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. ©Miki Jourdan
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. ©Miki Jourdan
The Anthem at The Wharf. ©Miki Jourdan
Belgian Ambassador’s residence. ©Victoria Pickering
©Victoria Pickering

Holodomor Memorial

The Holodomor Memorial, at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, commemorates the lives lost in the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, considered a genocide caused by the Soviet government.

©Victoria Pickering

Flags on Pennsylvania Avenue

The lampposts along Pennsylvania Avenue always display the American and D.C. flags, and for decades, the Federal and D.C. governments have coordinated to add a country flag when heads of state visit. This week, the Ukrainian flag has been added.

©Victoria Pickering
©Rob Klug
©Rob Klug

Wishing the best to everyone living in Ukraine and their loved ones, and special well wishes to Rimma, who is a frequent contributor to our community posts.

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2 Comments

  1. You might want to include photos from the Ukrainian flag banner drop at the Glover Park Hotel across from the Russian Embassy on March 9th, at 12:00…

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