Locals Protest Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine At City Hall

San Francisco CA

26 February, 2022

2:14 PM

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By Will Jarrett, Mission Local February 24, 2022 Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Civic Center Plaza today to voice their outrage at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Many wore blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine's flag. On Facebook, organizers demanded that the United States enact "hellish" sanctions on Russia, that "military, financial, and humanitarian" aid to Ukraine be increased, and that Russia is isolated on the world stage. Speakers denounced Russia's aggression and promised solidarity with Ukraine from a rented pickup truck that served as a makeshift stage. On occasion, cars honking in solidarity drowned out their carefully prepared statements. To read the full article, click here. Mission Local covers San Francisco from the vantage point of the Mission, a neighborhood with all of the promise and problems of a major city. You can support Mission Local here.