A ceremonial raising of the Ukrainian flag took place in the center of Manhattan.
The event was timed to commemorate the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It was initially planned for February 24, but was postponed due to a heavy snowstorm.
The event was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions in New York and the Ukrainian diaspora.
Arthur Piccolo, the head of the Bowling Green Association, which is responsible for raising flags on the flagpoles in the designated square, said that Ukraine is “under attack” by several world leaders.
Ukraine is under attack by the three most dangerous individuals – Vladimir Putin, his boss Xi Jinping, and, worst of all, Donald Trump – the only person on Earth who should be doing the most for Ukraine.
– Arthur Piccolo
According to him, using American military resources in the war against Iran could jeopardize the prospects of U.S. supply to Ukraine.
“Trump is spending billions of dollars daily from America’s military resources in Iran, and the total amount will be astronomical. At the same time, he has halted almost all American support for Ukraine,” said the association’s head.
He also added that one of the ways to end the war could be to grant Ukraine NATO membership.
“No country deserves NATO membership more than Ukraine… Ukraine must prevail,” – said Piccolo.
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Andriy Melnyk, in turn, reminded that 250 years ago Americans fought for the same values for which Ukraine is fighting today – the right to be free, the right to determine their own future and the right not to allow an empire to dictate what they should do.
In this context, it is worth noting that the ceremonial flag-raising in the center of New York served as a reminder of the importance of international solidarity and transatlantic support for Ukraine.
Event Summary
The ceremony in the center of Manhattan became a symbol of transatlantic support for Ukraine and a reminder of the importance of shared solidarity in opposing aggression.