Hundreds of protesters gathered at the White House throughout last week to show solidarity with Ukraine and protest Russian President Vladimir Putin since he ordered an invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Demonstrators have continued to gather in Lafayette Park since Russia’s invasion just outside of the White House fence, asking for President Joe Biden and his administration to do more to stop Putin by increasing sanctions on Russia and to increase military aid to Ukraine.
Here is a look at some highlights from recent demonstrations:
[gwh_image id=”1159220″ credit=”Krishna Rajpara | Photographer” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]Ukrainian flags fly above dozens of protesters during a rally this past week. [/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159210″ credit=”Ari Golub | Staff Photographer ” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]A protester leads the crowd in a “long live Ukraine” chant.
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[gwh_image id=”1159215″ credit=”Grace Hromin | Senior Photo Editor” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]An anti-war demonstrator holds up a figure of Russian President Vladimir Putin on a horse with a sign that reads “war criminal.”[/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159463″ credit=”Anthony Peltier | Staff Photographer” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]A large crowd of Ukrainian supporters gather outside of the White House March 6.[/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159212″ credit=”Anthony Peltier | Staff Photographer” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]A protester leads the crowd in a plea to the American government to take more action against Russia. [/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159217″ credit=”Kyle Anderson | Photographer” size=”embedded-img” align=”center”]A participant in the rally stands watching the demonstration while wearing a Ukrainian flag.[/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159219″ credit=”Krishna Rajpara | Photographer” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]Two demonstrators stand along the White House fence holding up signs protesting Russian President Vladimir Putin. [/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159214″ credit=”Colin Bohula | Photographer” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]Signs line the fence outside of the Ukraine House in Northwest D.C. [/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159221″ credit=”Sydney Walsh | Assistant Photo Editor” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]Families gathered to show their support for Ukraine during this past week’s demonstrations.[/gwh_image]
[gwh_image id=”1159211″ credit=”Ari Golub | Staff Photographer” size=”embedded-img” align=”none”]A couple stands together watching the demonstration on Feb. 25.[/gwh_image]