Fórsa members are invited to join a special solidarity gathering outside the Russian embassy on Sunday 14 December at 3pm, organised by a group of activists – including several retired Fórsa members – who have maintained a daily peaceful protest at the embassy since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The seasonal event, held in collaboration with Ukrainian community organisations, will feature short contributions from invited speakers including Dublin MEP Barry Andrews, broadcaster and author Joe Duffy, archivist and broadcaster Catriona Crowe, and Michael Baskin of the Ukrainian Crisis Centre in Ireland. Their reflections will be interspersed with performances by UA Sunrise, who will sing traditional Ukrainian Christmas carols and seasonal songs. 

The organisers, including retired member John Farrelly, say the event is intended as an act of solidarity and remembrance as the war continues to inflict devastating harm on Ukrainian civilians. John explained that the long-running protest group is “a diverse community united by a fierce determination to oppose the criminal invasion of Ukraine and to support its people.” 

Members, families and supporters are warmly encouraged to attend and show their support for Ukraine at this time of year. 

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