On 28 February 2026 at 12:00, nearly one hundred people gathered at the Ulster Museum in Belfast for a peaceful commemorative event marking the fourth anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and standing in solidarity with Ukraine.
Our Goals
- To commemorate four years since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
- To raise awareness about the ongoing war and remind the public that it is far from over.
- To honour and remember — with a moment of silence — the Ukrainians and all fighters for peace who have lost their lives.
- To emphasise the continuing genocide of Ukrainians in every occupied city and village.
- To draw attention to the deaths of civilians, including innocent children, women, and the elderly.
- To express our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Northern Ireland for their hospitality and continued support.
The Event Programme Included
- Singing of the Ukrainian National Anthem
- A structured presentation on the ongoing war in Ukraine
- Speeches from invited guests
- A panel discussion with Questions & Answers
- Updates on the current situation in Ukraine, often underrepresented in the media
- A charity exhibition by Kyiv artists, “Icons On Ammunition Boxes” — icons painted on war ammunition boxes, transforming instruments of destruction into powerful symbols of hope.
Our Distinguished Speakers
We extend our sincere gratitude to all speakers for their continued support of Ukraine from 2022–2026:
- Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle – Lord-Lieutenant for the County Borough of Belfast
- Tracy Kelly – Lord Mayor of Belfast
- Andrii Madzianovskyi – Consul of Ukraine in Edinburgh
- Grzegorz Sala – Consul General of Poland in Belfast
- Alan Moore OBE TD DL – Honorary Consul for Ukraine in Northern Ireland
- Jerome Mullen – Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Northern Ireland
- Professor Gerard McCann – Principal Lecturer and International Coordinator, St Mary’s University College, Queen’s University Belfast
- Peter Jennings – Ukrainian Aid, Derry/Londonderry
- Oleg Shenkaruk – Chairman of Ukrainians in Northern Ireland Charity
Each speaker has made meaningful contributions to supporting Ukraine and continues this vital work. We are infinitely grateful for their commitment.
Special Thanks
We also wish to express our deep appreciation to:
- The administration of the Ulster Museum
- Peter McReynolds MLA
- Stephen Long (Department of Health)
- Journalists who provided media coverage
- Alisa Lymanska Photography
- Members of the Ukrainians in Northern Ireland Charity
- All volunteers who helped organise and deliver the event
- Everyone who attended and supported this peaceful gathering
Together, we stood united in remembrance, solidarity, and hope.
Ukraine is not forgotten. Ukraine is not alone.
Glory to Ukraine!
(* With the support of the Consulate of Ukraine in Edinburgh , the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Northern Ireland and Ulster Museum)
