Ukrainian supporters organized a 'Stand with Ukraine' flash mob with diplomats in attendance on Monday. Among them was Governor General of Canada Mary Simon.
Ukrainian supporters organized a “Stand with Ukraine” flash mob with diplomats in attendance on Monday.
Hundreds of people packed the Flora footbridge over the Rideau Canal to mark the country’s resilience and the upcoming one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country.Simon and Ukraine’s ambassador arrived to the solidarity gathering for the country.“To stand on the bridge to show the Ottawa people support and that Ottawa people support Ukraine in the fighting against the enemy,” said Iryna Bogdan, an Ottawa resident.
“This is a show of solidarity that we stand with Ukraine, a country that is bravely defending itself against the brutal attack and is defending its identity, it’s sovereignty, and it’s people,” said Sabine Sparwasser, Germany’s Ambassador to Canada.
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