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A sea of blue and yellow stretched across the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the air charged with both defiance and grief. The 2025 rally for Ukraine in Washington, D.C., felt different from previous years. The absence of high-ranking U.S. officials was notable, yet European Union representatives stood firm, their presence a symbol of unwavering support. As thousands gathered on February 22 to mark three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, their chants and banners carried a message that could not be ignored: Ukraine’s fight is far from over. Organized by Ukrainian-American groups such as United Help Ukraine, Razom for Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, the event was more than just a demonstration—it was a testament to resilience and sacrifice. Speeches from Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova and EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė called for continued support, but it was the stories of those who have lived through the war that defined the day. The Absence of a Hand Once Held: A Story of Courage and Love As a photographer, I’ve trained myself to look beyond faces—to see the stories etched in expressions, the emotions woven into fleeting moments, and the silent connections that speak louder than words. At the […]