Hundreds of Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine turned out in San Francisco Sunday to show support for that embattled eastern European nation and urged Americans to take more forceful steps beyond donating to non-governmental organizations.

A sea of blue and yellow gathered outside City Hall as people sang and spoke in solidarity with Ukraine. Hundreds brought signs. One read “Don’t bully Ukraine,” another read “Stop Putin the Murderer” and “Glory to our Heroes.”

“Ukrainian[s] never give up. We are so brave, we love freedom and we will never, never be a part of Russia,” said Natalliia Melnychenko, who lives in San Jose. “We all support each other and we just need to be together right now to support each other.”

CBS San Francisco - 2/27/22