Ukrainian-Americans and others gathered in front of the Colorado State Capitol to protest Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, many with family or friends still stuck within the borders of the beleaguered nation.
The demonstrators pushed for NATO and its allies to enforce a strict no-fly zone over Ukraine’s skies, banning President Putin’s Air Force from engaging in missions over Ukraine.
Ukrainian protesters bow their heads for a prayer in front of the Colorado State Capitol during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. Dozens of Ukrainian-Americans and people from all sorts of nationalities met in front of the Capitol to show solidarity with Ukrainians currently fighting against Russia.
Protesters gather in front of the Colorado State Capitol during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. Fliers were passed around with QR codes linking people to donation websites supporting Ukrainians fighting against Russia as well as petitions to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Andre Izrailov, left, and Elena Talanova embrace during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. Talanova is from Ukraine and moved to the United States.
Protesters stand and listen to the Ukrainian National Anthem during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. A speaker blared in the background throughout the protest playing Ukrainian music.
Demonstrators stand in front of the Colorado State Capitol during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. Russia is currently conducting major offensives in the massive Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv.
A family listens to a speech during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. Many speakers were originally from Ukraine with family still stuck in the war-torn nation.
Ukrainian-American protesters listen to a speech during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Denver. Many of the protesters have family and friends still in Ukraine directly affected by the conflict.
