StandWithUkraineMN

04/29/2026

14 forty-foot containers with critical medical aid were sent to Ukraine between September 2025 and March 2026 thanks to our donors, partners, and volunteers! These are all high-impact, clinically relevant technologies. In Ukraine’s current conditions (high trauma volume, infrastructure strain, long evacuation chains), each of these directly translates into more lives saved, fewer amputations, and faster recovery. Our team of volunteers does not stop! We started packing another container this week.

04/23/2026

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke on the National Mall for an art installation put on by .for.ukraine dedicated to the children illegally abducted since the Full Scale Invasion.

Stand With Ukraine MN is thankful for her words, her support, and continued leadership on related legislation. We are deeply honored to have such a close tie to the Senator as she continues to stand with Ukraine!!
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02/26/2026

The voices we heard reflect the many lives impacted by this brutal war of oppression. The unwavering strength Ukraine is showing serves as inspiration to all of us about the cost of freedom, the importance of democracy, and how the spirit can endure.

Through everything, we are here to show the world:
Ukrainians are strong.
Ukrainians are beautiful in their resilience.
And Ukrainians will triumph.
Light will always overcome darkness. Together, we will prevail.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

Deep gratitude to our incredible co-hosts Olesia Sarazhynskyy and Taras Hutsal and to Galyna Johnstonfor translating. Thanks to the members of our event organizing committee for putting this event together. Shout out to Kids for Ukraine MN as our youth volunteers were critical in making this event come together. And always the Ukrainian American Community Center for hosting this important event.

Thank you to all who shared their light with us today, including:
🕯️ Darina Kolesnyk for the moving “Prayer for Ukraine”
🙏 Father Ivan (St. Constantine Catholic Church) and Pastor Ruslan (The First Ukrainian Baptist Church) for prayer.
🛡️ Dennis Ivashckenko, Ukrainian defender of freedom, for his testimony and courage. Translation thanks to Roman Kovbasnyk.
📖 Valentina Hurska for joining Galyna Johnston in reading “Take Only What is Most Important” by Sergiy Zhadan
🎶 Yana Kolesnyk, Katya, Paulina, Mara, and the Ukrainian Village Band for carrying the theme of light through song
🤍 And thank you to Kramarczuk’s for sponsoring and supporting our community.

Light will prevail. Always.

📸 .rik__

02/25/2026

Today marks four years since the ruzzian federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine—an escalation of a 12-year war rooted in centuries of oppression. For centuries, Ukraine has resisted. For twelve years, it has fought. And for four years, it has faced a full-scale invasion with unrelenting courage and resilience—four years of sacrifice, four years of defending freedom and democracy. We are united by one shared mission: to help Ukraine prevail—for its people, and for the free world.

Thank you Minnesota for showing up today to remember, to honor, and to never forget. As we spread our light through the darkness, we are connected. Thank you for Standing with Ukraine, Minnesota!

02/24/2026

“I am the people whose power of Truth has never yet been conquered by anyone.” As we honor the fourth anniversary of the full-scale resistance, this phrase from a poem by Pavlo Tychyna captures perfectly the essence of the spirit of the people of Ukraine.

02/24/2026

Ukrainian-Minnesotan, Taras Sarazhynskyy, studying in Washington D.C. shares a message on the 4 year anniversary of the Full-Scale Invasion on Ukraine.

As Ukraine enters its 5th year of the Full Scale Invasion and 13th year of war- how can you support Ukraine?

Ukrainians, Ukrainian- Americans, Americans, Ukrainian-supporters, students, and youth must stand united for Ukraine.
Together, through unity and through our determination,
The Fortress that is Ukraine,
Will prevail!
Slava Ukraini!

12/05/2025

Thank you to all of our volunteers!!

Today is International Volunteer Day and we wanted thank everyone who has volunteered and supported Stand With Ukraine MN and all the pro-Ukraine initiates in Minnesota!

From the .mn Board members and Refuge Service Team…

To talented photographers (special mention .pro and )…

To the for their music and bringing the community together…

To the dance ensemble for sharing their dance…

To the volunteers who showed up to Fish Fry’s, Sorting Events, Rallies, Advocacy, Events, Concerts, and more!

And to everyone else who has volunteered their time, energy, social media feeds, conversations, and more to Ukraine…

From the bottom of our heart, and with great pride, we are very thankful to all volunteers!!

Дякую!

- The Stand With Ukraine MN Team 💙💛🫶

11/27/2025

Grateful to partner with amazing people and organizations helping people in Ukraine heal!

10/31/2025

Ukraine Action Summit Fall 2025!!

09/18/2025

"Amid an ongoing war that has devastated Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure, StandWithUkraineMN partnered with MATTER to deliver critical medical support. These life-saving materials are reaching frontline doctors across Ukraine through direct, doctor-informed distribution protocols. Further, MATTER is also helping upgrade hospital infrastructure systems, like surgical suction. As a result of these efforts, MATTER has received several humanitarian awards in recognition of unwavering support for Ukrainians during their historic struggle for democracy, freedom, and the right to exist as a nation." More inforamation is in this press release: https://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9520255/matter-launches-major-initiative-to-improve-health-system-in-ukraine/

Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MATTER today announced a major initiative to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. This effort, involving a very challenging place in the world, implements diverse strategies by leveraging MATTER's extensive international experience, and further...

09/16/2025

Exciting update coming soon!