Hundreds of Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine turned out in San Francisco Sunday to show support for that embattled eastern European nation.
SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine turned out in San Francisco Sunday to show support for that embattled eastern European nation and urged Americans to take more forceful steps beyond donating to non-governmental organizations.
“Ukrainian[s] never give up. We are so brave, we love freedom and we will never, never be a part of Russia,” said Natalliia Melnychenko, who lives in San Jose. “We all support each other and we just need to be together right now to support each other.” Oleksander Horbenko moved to the Bay Area last summer for work. He has served in the Ukrainian military.
Rally organizers urged people to reach out to their U.S. senators, representatives and Speaker Nancy Pelosi to demand military, financial and humanitarian aid.