Chicago’s Ukrainian Community took to the streets today, demonstrating against Russian President Vladimir Putin's almost five-year long attempt to subjugate the Ukrainian people. Here are my thoughts about and images from today’s demonstration.
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Ukrainians In the Streets
Chicago’s Ukrainian Community took to the streets today, demonstrating against President Donald J. Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel fuel. Here are my thoughts about and images from today’s demonstration and march.
Putin's Pink Temptation
Members of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community once again took to the streets, showing their support for their relatives and friends back in their homeland. Here are my thoughts about and images from what was a short demonstration of continuing support.
Oleshky
Sixty-six (66) members of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community staged a protest on behalf of the people of Oleshky in front of the Wrigley Building on Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2026. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
Ukrainian Unity March
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Chicago’s Ukrainian Community commemorated Ukrainian Independence Day with a parade through Ukrainian Village. Here are my thoughts about and images from day’s festivities.
Raising the Ukrainian Flag
On August 21, 2026, members of Chicago’s Ukrainian community gathered in Daley Plaza to celebrate Ukraine by raising its flag high above the plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from ceremony.
Remembering Azovstal
This past Sunday, I attended an unusually small demonstration by members of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community. Some in attendance were recent émigrés. They were demanding that Russia release 500 prisoners who surrendered following the siege of the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in Mariupol, Ukraine. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
Unbreakable Nation
Saturday afternoon Chicago’s Ukrainian Community celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day with a march, followed by a rally along the Chicago River. Flags, K-Poppers, and Ukrainian War Veterans showed up, together with 2,000 demonstrators. Here are my thoughts about and observations from the day’s events