Hundreds of people marched the streets of downtown Boston in support of peace between Ukraine and Russia. Blue and yellow flags, signs and clothing flooded the area Feb. 27.
A person walks down Boylston Street holding the Ukrainian flag bearing the country’s coat of arms. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFPeople march down Boylston Street holding signs, flags and balloons calling for peace and resistance. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFNina Petrowski holds a sign saying, “It’s my Ukrainian grandmother’s birthday,” during the peace march Feb. 27. ANH NGUYEN/DFP STAFFHundreds of people gather in front of the State House building, listening to speakers and chanting together against Putin and for peace in Ukraine Feb. 27. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFTwo people hold sunflowers in support of Ukraine during the march Feb. 27. The sunflower has become a symbol of solidarity and resistance during the Russian-Ukraine conflict. ANH NGUYEN/DFP STAFFA person holds a sign supporting Ukraine in front of the Boston Public Library during the peace march Feb. 27. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFFProtestors carried a blue and yellow heart-shaped balloon through Boston during the Ukrainian peace march Feb. 27. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFPeople walk down Arlington street Feb. 27 in support of Ukraine. A quote from a Ukrainian woman directed toward a Russian soldier north of Crimea saying, “Put sunflower seeds in your pockets so they grow when you die,” is written on a person’s sign. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFA person holds a sign saying, “The guy I love risked his life to save my family.” Many peace marchers held signs sharing personal stories about their family and the situation in Ukraine. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFMarchers carry a blue and yellow heart-shaped balloon at the entrance of the Boston Public Garden while one person holds a sign saying, “Stand with Ukraine.” HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFTwo people wear “vinoks” — traditional Ukrainian flower crowns — as one holds a sign calling for an end to the war during the peace march Feb. 27. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFWhile people gathered in front of the State House building Feb. 27, smaller groups gathered in the Boston Common chanting, “Glory to Ukraine.” HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFFA Ukrainian family holds signs and a Ukrainian flag on Newbury Street Feb. 27. Many families came to support peace during the march. ANH NGUYEN/DFP STAFFA person holds a sign calling for Russia to “Get out of Ukraine” during the peace march Feb. 27. ANH NGUYEN/DFP STAFFProtestors carry a heart-shaped balloon with colors of the Ukrainian flag down Boylston St. to lead the march Feb. 27. ANH NGUYEN/DFP STAFF
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University
Thursday, April 10, 2025
