Ukraine rally Chicago: Demonstrators continue to condemn ‘unprovoked Russian military invasion’

This rally began at Water Tower, the place U.S. Senator Dick Durbin spoke Sunday in help of protesters outraged over the “unprovoked Russian navy invasion of Ukraine.”

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“I am particularly honored by the Ukrainian-American inhabitants right here in Chicago, one of many largest in the USA. The solidarity you have got proven from begin to end is superb — it evokes me — all who’re gathered right here right now,” Durbin stated. “Allow us to make sure that this is not the tip of our dedication however the starting.”

“My grandparents got here from Ukraine,” stated Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “They lived there and at last got here to the USA early within the final century. My grandfather was a peddler. He offered greens by means of the alleys in his horse and wagon within the metropolis of Chicago — a tough employee, and I’m pleased with my Ukrainian heritage.”

President Biden added additional muscle to his phrases Saturday, delivering forceful remarks from Ukraine from Poland.

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The president referred to as the struggle a “strategic failure” for Russia.

Politicians and their remarks Sunday additional strengthened Biden’s robust stance in opposition to Russia.

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From Water Tower, activists marched to Millennium Park as they proudly waved Ukrainian flags.

Sunday’s march was organized by the Ukrainian Consulate Chicago and the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America.

Whether or not or not the continued present of help from lawmakers has provided any solace to the group has but to be seen.