To commemorate the two years’ mark since russia started a full-scale war against Ukraine, Ukrainians gathered yesterday at a mass rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.

In a heartening display of solidarity, not only did our American friends and partners stand shoulder to shoulder with representatives of our Ukrainian community from various states, but members of other supportive communities also joined the Embassy of Ukraine.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all who came to stand with us, demonstrating unequivocally that Ukrainians are not alone; together, we are resolute and unwavering in our pursuit of victory— light triumphing over darkness, good prevailing over evil, and freedom and democracy prevailing over obscurantism and tyranny.

A heartfelt appreciation goes to the rally organizers: Maryna Baydyuk, United Help Ukraine, Dora Chomiak, Razom for Ukraine, Nadiya Shaporynska, US Ukrainian Activists, Aleksandr Krapivkin, KLYCH/Клич, Marianna Falkova, Ukraine House, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Ukrainian American Veterans, vocal ensembles VODA and U Generation; and countless others!

We are deeply grateful to all the esteemed speakers and participants, including Under Secretaries Uzra Zeya and Jose Fernandez, CEO of the DFC Scott Nathan, USAID - US Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator Erin McKee, EU Ambassador to the U.S. Jovita Neliupšienė, Congressman Jamie Raskin, Michael Sawkiw, Director of Ukrainian National Information Service⁠, Andrew Futey, President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Pavlo Grod, President of the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців.

Special thanks to the embassies of EU countries for their support! European Union in the United States

Yesterday, the Frederick Douglas Bridge was adorned in blue and yellow. We are grateful to Mayor Bowser and all people of Washington DC for your solidarity with us! We also thank all the US Governors and mayors who proclaimed their support of Ukraine.