Bostonians marched along Newbury Street in support of Ukraine on Feb. 27, 2022. (Photo by Angie Ye/BU News Service)
By Angie Ye and Maggie Wen Boston University News Service
Demonstrators marched through Back Bay yesterday to show support for Ukraine as the nation is being invaded by Russia following strained relations and tension between the two countries.
Boston University News Service photographers Angie Ye and Maggie Wen captured the protest walk down Newbury Street in Back Bay.
Scenes from the march:
A demonstrator held a sign with the message “Boston Stands With Ukraine,” showing hundreds of Bostonians’ stand on opposing the war. (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Angie Ye/BU News Service)
A sign with the message “Putin is a war criminal!” (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
Kids wore the Ukrainian flag colors. (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
A group of young people joined the march holding their slogan signs to support Ukraine and oppose Russia’s invasion. (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Angie Ye/BU News Service)
A sign with the message “Stop The War” with the color bright blue and yellow. (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
A demonstrator wearing a flower crown with the Ukrainian flag colors and holding the Austrian flag. (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
Demonstrators showed their concerns for the United States’ involvement in the war through messages written on the signs. (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Angie Ye/BU News Service)Brought to the protest by their parents, children held signs and wore garlands of bright blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine. (Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 2022) (Photo by Angie Ye/BU News Service)
Outstanding , stand up for what you truly believe!! March, recognizing all women throughout the world!! Great month!!!