Vigil outside Russian Counsulat in NYC as The first Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion Approaches

February 23 2023 MANHATTAN, New York – Ukrainians, Russians other supporters gathered outside of Russian Consulate on the even of Russian invasion to hold a vigil for the victims and to demand stop war on Ukrainian people.

Vigil was held on Thursday evening, outside of the Russian Consulate on E90th Street on Upper East Side Manhattan.

“Russians Against War” and “Stop Putin” sings read as people gathered to mourn for the victims of the war in Ukraine on 1 year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Some stood on Russian flag, others chanted to “Stop War” and “Kherson is Ukraine”

NYC’s Empire State building was also lit up in Ukraine colors. It was illuminated in the colors of the flag of Ukraine on Thursday night to show support for the country one year after Russia’s invasion.