Seattle Marches on Fourth Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War

Crowds gather in downtown Seattle to show support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Crowds of people marched through downtown Seattle on Sunday, marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The march and rally, organized by the Ukraine Defense Support, drew an estimated 1,000 people who gathered at the Pike Place Market and ended at the Space Needle.

Why it matters

The march and rally in Seattle are part of a broader effort to maintain public awareness and support for Ukraine as the conflict with Russia enters its fifth year. The event comes at a critical time, as Ukrainians face a brutal winter with widespread power outages and disruptions to basic services due to Russia's attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.

The details

The march began around 11:30 a.m. and ended at the Space Needle for a rally beginning at 1 p.m. Event organizers anticipated the proceedings to wrap up by 3 p.m. While organizers expected a strong turnout, they noted that some people who would normally show up may not attend this year due to fears of interactions with immigration authorities.

  • The war between Russia and Ukraine began on February 22, 2022.
  • The march and rally in Seattle took place on the fourth anniversary of the start of the conflict, on February 22, 2026.

The players

Ukraine Defense Support

An organization that supports Ukraine and helps coordinate events and demonstrations in the United States.

Marcia Jacobs

The Communications and Media Director for the Ukraine Defense Support.

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What they’re saying

“This year's march and rally is especially important because Ukrainians are enduring the most bitter winter since russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Russia's nearly constant bombing of Ukraine's energy systems have left millions of Ukrainians with little to no electricity, gas or water as temperatures plummet well below freezing and, on some days, even below zero.”

— Marcia Jacobs, Communications and Media Director, Ukraine Defense Support

The takeaway

The Seattle march and rally on the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war underscores the ongoing need for public support and awareness as Ukrainians continue to face the devastating impacts of the conflict, particularly during the harsh winter months.