‘Stand With Ukraine’ rally held outside United Nations
The group of about 200 or so people includes some from Ukraine and others with family there. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
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The group of about 200 or so people includes some from Ukraine and others with family there. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Hundreds took part in a solidarity rally outside the United Nations in a peaceful show of support for the people of Ukraine.
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