Hundreds gather for vigil outside the Russian Embassy

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Washington D.C. Friday night to recognize the one-year mark of the war in Ukraine.

They held candles as they sang together. The colors blue and yellow were projected on to the outside of the Embassy in Boris Nemtsov Plaza on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest.

People from all over, including both Russia and Ukraine stood together in a show of solidarity.

"We have never been this united. We have never felt the support of the world behind us like we feel today," shouted one of the speakers to the crowd.

"The Russians are killing Ukrainians they're killing maiming torturing trying to obliterate our country," said Roman Yasinksy.

For many in the crowd the mood was somber.

"How can you live in peace when that is going on," said Marina Dewees. She told WUSA9 she had family in both Ukraine and Russia.

"The war just cuts through my life, the lives of my family. It's the worst year of my life and worst thing I could ever picture happen to us," said Dewees.

She and many of the others in attendance called for more support for Ukraine.

[DB-cizl]

We need to stop focusing on Ukraine and worry about east Palestine Ohio the money being sent to Ukraine needs to be spent on the USA and our problems

[sparkynate]

Why are we giving our money to Ukraine when we have so many issues here at home that we need to fix

[stevendaniels]

Its not Russians, Ukrainians, the British or the Americans, its always their governments and clearly we all have no say or control over it

[huuhbbjko]

"War is old men arguing and young men dying."
- Someone elses quote.

[clc]

I have no problem sending money to help Ukraine, but damn, our politicians completely ignore the problems with citizens dying right here at home. Fentynal just pouring in across the southern border, homelessness rampant, environmental disaster in Ohio, and so much more.

[jessicastock]

Can the usa citizens sue the government for using our taxes for war crimes?

[georgewetzel]

Has anyone gathered in support of the residents of East Palestine Ohio?

[tractioncontroloff]

They should be outside the American embassy. Telling the CIA to stop meddling in the region.

[johntrep]

I've not heard the word "peace" come out of Bidens mouth.

[michaelvandorn]

Billions to Ukraine while Americans suffer at home…..no !!🤬🤬🤬🤬

[HurricanePatrick]

I only wish the American ppl had this enthusiasm for our own country

[rogeliolopez]

What about Israel killing Palestinians..

[ckaydw]

I support Ukrainian all the way. So good to see people out supporting Ukrainian. May the Lord be with Ukrainian 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[stark]

Liberating. Not invading. Get it right. Tell the truth

[jerc]

When and how did Americans become so naive?

[JohnDoe-xmql]

All this because of one person...
Rise up the Good people of Russia..

[tertommy]

Citizens in Donbas no longer under murderous indiscriminate Ukraine shelling, cause to celebrate.

[jannweitman]

Why!!?? When we need these funds for our people!! 4 homeless people froze to death lastnight in Portland Oregon. Because the city commissioner said there were no more blankets or tents for this population. He only gave out less than 100 to people in need. And this is happening everywhere in Oregon, not just the cities. In the small towns, on the beach, along store fronts...keep our money 💰 in America!!!

[mslee]

Imagine two billion dollars for American citizens. Food, medical, housing programs. What a joke this country is.

[dugdoll]

World Peace . Make it more than a dream