They marched through Belfast city centre on Sunday afternoon
Ukrainians in Northern Ireland community group hold a rally and vigil in Belfast City Centre against the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Ukrainians have called for continued support for their country amid warnings that the Russian invasion of the state is not over. Several hundred Ukrainians and supporters waving Ukrainian flags and banners set off the Custom House Square in Belfast on Sunday afternoon.chanting messages including “please support Ukraine” and “stop genocide in Ukraine”.
Kateryna Zaichyk said their main message was that the war is not over in Ukraine, and the country needs support.group is organising a fundraising effort for aid including all-terrain ambulances and jeeps to rescue people on often difficult to pass ruined roads as well as to deliver essential services such as water and food.
Addressing the culmination of the march at City Hall, Oleg Shankaruk, chair of Ukrainians in Northern Ireland, expressed thanks for support so far from government agencies to those hosting families.Take a look through our photo gallery below for pictures from Sunday's rally in Belfast.
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