A coalition of local advocacy groups are hosting an event on Sunday to show support for Ukraine as the country fights the Russian army.
Starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Esther Short Park, the hourlong event is meant for supporters “to express their concern for the suffering of the people of Ukraine. … Some will bring signs and symbols of peace to hold along the streets. Others may gather to share prayers and reflection,” according to a news release.
The event is being organized by Odyssey World International Education Service, Vancouver for Peace, Indivisible Greater Vancouver and MoveOn Clark County.
About 200 people in Portland held the first of its protests against Russian on Thursday of last week, and a similar event is planned for 4 p.m. March 3 in Portland.
