The massive Ukrainian flag unfurled across the Delaney Park Strip on Friday didn’t simply appear out of nowhere. It was part of a coordinated effort by outside groups that converged on Anchorage to influence the optics surrounding the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A Must Read Alaska review found that the pro-Ukraine protests downtown were not purely grassroots. Instead, they were bolstered by national organizations with long-standing ties to Ukraine advocacy, including Razom for Ukraine and United Help UA, some with historical connections to George Soros-backed initiatives and formerly funded by USAID.
Razom, a US-based nonprofit headquartered in New York City, confirmed that its team was on the ground in Anchorage. In a public post, Razom media advisor Ostap Yarysh said the group helped connect international journalists with members of Alaska’s Ukrainian community and assisted with media coverage of the protests.
The media was very cooperative and gave the protest massive coverage, just as planned by the Outside groups based in New York.
At the pro-America rally on Saturday, Razom representatives approached gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson and told her that they were with “Norwegian media,” asking for an interview. As they left, they handed her a business card that had Razom’s name and logo on it.
The woman and the photographer had infiltrated the pro-America rally under the guise of “journalism.”
Razom’s CEO Dora Chomiak is a longtime pro-Ukraine leader whose nonprofit has become one of the most prominent voices for Ukraine in the United States. Under her leadership, Razom has raised more than $100 million in humanitarian and medical aid for Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Much of their funding has come from USAID. TIME magazine named her to its 2024 TIME100 Health list for strengthening Ukraine’s health system during wartime.
Chomiak, a native New Yorker and Princeton graduate, worked in Kyiv for the Soros Foundation’s International Renaissance Foundation in the 1990s, helping launch independent media outlets during Ukraine’s transition from Soviet control. She later managed a $7 million US Agency for International Development (USAID) grant. Her professional background also includes roles at McGraw-Hill, Thomson Reuters, and other media and marketing firms.
Today, Razom’s reported assets approach $28 million.
Razom was not the only outside group behind Anchorage’s demonstrations. The enormous blue-and-yellow flag that stretched across downtown during the summit came from another nonprofit, United Help UA. Razom acknowledged the contribution on social media, writing: “One of the world’s largest Ukrainian flags flew up to #Anchorage today courtesy of our friends at @UnitedHelpUA. Some delegates are believed to be staying at the hotels downtown, and the international press corps has a view from above the near convention center.”
It’s likely that other signage and flags were provided by the same or like groups from outside the state.
Alternately, an Aug. 15, a pro-peace event took place in Anchorage, with Trump flags and American flags, all of which was an organic and locally organized event in contrast to the pro-war, pro-Ukraine events that had outside coordination.
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Funny how all these lovers and supporters of Ukraine are here as opposed to being in Ukraine. They should be helping and supporting the motherland. Take up arms and fight alongside their countrymen. Nah, much easier to soak up donations and stay here where it’s safe.
I’d bet they’re armed now and probably have a better understanding of the 2nd Amendment… ***
It was pretty hilarious watching that group at Wasilla Lake-
Rarely did they receive their honk for Ukraine/Q’s for Palestine (guess they weren’t told by their employer that there is a significant Russian population in the Mat-Su.
Thank goodness the group deflated rather quickly and went away.
I remember when the leftist democrats were “standing up” for the ‘current thing’ against Uyghurs being genocided in China. Then the democrats in California gave the CPP a full on precession to celebrate their arrival.
Democrats swiftly gave up whatever was “so yesterday” when the Ukraine conflict became popular on mainstream.
This shows that the sheep of the democrat party only care about what their TV tells them. It amazes me the they listen to the likes of Racheal Maddow and The View as if they were the source of truth and not just vile rage baiting social engineering operatives.
I wouldnt be surprised at all if many of the people in attendance at the Ukraine flag event were also the same people who openly embraced the old USSR and rejected what Reagan attempted to do.
The Russians had a description for it ” useful idiot”
The “peace marches” against Reagan, who beat the Soviets w/out firing a shot, were HUGE here & in Europe.
“if” …. no ifs about it. These are the same lib idiots.
This is really about rallying their team to beat the GOP in the midterms & has nothing to do w/ actual peace.
Anything but acknowledge that thousands of local Anchorage folk turned out to support Ukrainian sovereignty and oppose the welcoming of an indicted war criminal by our Felon-in-Charge to our shores
“Anything” but acknowledge that thousands (not thousands Marc, hundreds) of ANC folk are bi///ing because they lost an election & their person is not on charge.
While they carry signs CLAIMING they support Democracy!
Trump won (big in Alaska) That IS Democracy.
Your side lost Marc. That IS democracy.
Same sh*t when Reagan was busy defeating the Soviets ….. nothing but non-stop liberal protests.
You guys should grow up.
What are you talking about? Biden wasn’t there. And Anchorage folks support AMERICA FIRST. We support no other country before ours!
“Thousands”??? In Anchorage?? Thousands???
I am concerned for your double vision, seek medical help!
In all seriousness Marc, I am glad folks are engaged. It is the American way after all.
Unfortunately you seem to be of the opinion that killing is better than having the duly elected president of our country attempt to negotiate an end to said killing, with the head of state, who actually CAN stop the war. Being petty seems more important to you than bringing an end to a many year conflict that has cost so many their lives already.
Marc,
And what of the American/ CIA/ BIO- LABS in Ukraine? You know, the labs that Biden’s people denied existed? Until Putin had the proof…
Then suddenly Vicky Newland , Obama’s color revolution coordinator in Ukraine their existence.
Oh, but she was unsure of the number of Lab’s, but did say ,” there are a LOT of them”.
Something about ” poking a brar”
STOLEN MONEY RIGGED ELECTIONS & OF FOR & BY THE CAMERA EYE IS ALL THE DEVILCRATS & RINOS ARE ALL. BAMBOOZLED & BRAINWASHED WE THE PEOPLE ALMOST GOT GOT ALSO?? TILL WE THE PEOPLE REALIZED KNOW WHAT THEY DO NOT HAVE GOD THEY ACTUALLY MOCK GOD. & ENOUGH IS ENOUGH & LETS SEE WHO LAUGHS LAST?? SO HELP DEM GOD ALL.
Everyone knows these groups are paid mercenaries whose mission it is is to create hate and discontent.
Commie rats, all of them.
I do not understand why they were protesting. Trump is trying to stop the War. It starts with dialogue. Trump has repeatedly said he wants the killing to stop. So were the protesters for the continuation of the killing?
The USA has no skin in the game in this War. Europe does. What happens in the War half a world away does not affect the USA, much less Alaska.
Just like the 30 plus years of War in Africa between the Congo and Rwanda. No protesters on that War, the silence has been deafening.
This protest was just one example of what ever Trump does the crazies will protest.
Those of common intelligence support the Ukrainians 200%
But we support America first and foremost.
Sure, if you say so.
Those with above average intelligence recognize there is a lot more involved than just Russian aggression, and do not blindly support any position.
Austerity all the way no roots under the fake grass
Thank heavens there was no secret underground members of the russian national front that showed up at the rally for the nincompoop in the White House. We’d have never heard about it.
Peace is not exacted through rewarding an aggressor. That’s a truce agreement. Not a peace. It works between nations that have common sense of decency, and the russky oligarchal schema is quite indecent by any standard of morality.
But, seriously, why isn’t this group at MRAK showing more support for the sovereign nation of Ukraine? So many russkies have died in the futile efforts of their delusional despot (though not apparently to the depth of cruelty as idi amin and his jackboots)? And, one would guess from the international reports that these russky soldiers drug from their prisons weren’t exactly happy warriors. If MRAK is so supportive of the russky efforts, why aren’t they supportive of the rights of russky citizens? The common folks? Why isn’t MRAK showing greater support for freeing the Ukraine from the yoke of russky perfidy and aggression?
What’s your solution, then? American troops move in? Endless funding the war machine?
Why didn’t the nincompoop Biden do anything? There wouldn’t even be a war in Ukraine if not for that idiot occupying the White House.
Or if the Great Barry O had stopped Putin at Crimea.
I sincerely hope and pray you will not be part of the estimated 10%. But for now…thankful for blue skies and a sunny day in Anchorage during our normally rainy August.
There is absolutely ‘NO’ upside and/or benefit to America continuing this rigged endeavor. For the Love of God(!), let’s hope Trump ends this without further bloodshed and without wasting further American taxpayer $$$.
I agree so much with this statement! That it is my tax dollars perpetuating my a war that we could have EASILY avoided makes me sick. It would be over with minimal loss of life if we’d never gotten involved in the first place. Ukraine has been a pawn on the warkawks’ chessboard—one of the many pieces in play to make Russia our enemy. We do not need enemies—except if you’re on the board of Raytheon or one of the many government contractors.
Rob B. It is folly to expect Trump to make any decision that does not directly and publicly and ludicrously glorify the black hole of Trump’s ego. Every issue we Americans are enduring is because of his incompetence.
Manny One-note, displaying his TDS again. Get help, nutcase!
“Every issue…”
Can you enumerate some of these issues we are enduring please. Massive inflation? Nope, not happening. Supply chain disruptions? Nope, seems like most things are flowing quite well. Crime is down, even in the most violently criminal city in the Nation, DC. Employment? The only issue there is the numbers were expected to be better, but they are still good.
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What issues?
Hmmm(???), so there’s “”GLORIFICATION”” in:
… Eliminating American taxpayer $$$’s in this effort?
… Eliminating wasteful killing from the “Meat Grinder?”
… Minimizing the risk of nuclear exchange?
… Minimizing the exposure of stealth weapon’s, we may exercise in this endeavor?
… Maximizing economic prosperity in peace?
Trump is truly providing true and demonstrated “Leadership” that’s been lacking in past Administrations! We are lucky and blessed that he’s in-charge and leading America through these tumultuous times. His leadership will result in positive outcomes. And(!), it will show future conservatives how to prevail in leadership roles, both public and private.
Manny(!) … I strongly recommend you think this thru thoroughly and minimize your risk to exposing your true character.
Now that USAID is no longer stealing our tax money and givimg it to useful idiots like Razom, Soros will have to waste his own money on this kind of nonsense.
I wish it were so. There are indications that the “self-licking-ice-cream-cone” is trying to sneak back into operation, thanks to people like Senator Lindsey Graham. It is a virus that must be permanently eradicated.
I wonder how long it took those Ukraine protesters to realize their giant flag was upside down? The top of the flag should be on the north side. They unfurled the flag with the blue (top) stripe on the south side. Whoops!
After some of the stuff that I have read regarding USAID, related agencies and various Leftist NGOs, I generally view most of this stuff, presumptively, as an “OP” by someone. This is fake populism seeking to make actual democracy fake. The activities of the former USAID and agencies like the Institute for Peace should not be merely defunded; the individuals and organizations stealing and converting federal money for political purposes must be investigated and prosecuted.
Regarding Ukraine: “Standing with Ukraine” will only result in more killing.
USAID and the multitude of similar NGOs that are used worldwide to protest, create mayhem and aid in toppling governments were simply rolled directly into the State Department. These organizations still are funded and working world wide, hand in glove with the CIA, ect.
A huge public display was made during the first weeks of Trumps’ administration, of the corruption and nefarious activities and a pretense of ending them was successful as most of the public thinks they are now gone.
Now they are simply buried in the State Department, there is zero accountability or plausible deniability.
How inspiring, surely some form of LUST* will follow, no?
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World’s biggest Ukrainian flag? And here’s us thinking it was the world’s largest picnic blanket for Ukrainians whose grocery stores were bombed.
World’s biggest Ukrainian flag? What a grand kindness, snipping and sewing it into underwear for Ukrainians whose underwear factories were bombed.
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Wasn’t it Vladimir Putin who asked a fortune teller, not knowing she was Ukrainian, “How long will I live?”
She said, “I cannot tell that but I do know you will die on a Ukrainian holiday.”
“Which holiday?” Vladimir asked.
“Whichever day you die will be a Ukrainian holiday.”
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*Local Ukraine Support Tax
The Anchorage news station repeatedly claimed that the Party for Socialism and Liberation was supporting the anti-peace protest, just as they support the anti-peace terrorists in Gaza.
Meanwhile, at FOX News:
Staffer: How can we spin Trump’s disastrous Alaska summit?
Producer: We’ll describe it as brilliant— and use the term ‘3-D chess,’ which will impress our viewers, most of whom still play with action figures.
What was disastrous about it? What is now worse in your mind as a result of that summit?
Sebastian is a leftist.
No matter what Trump and Putin decided on at the summit, they would declare it a disaster. World peace… disaster in Sebastian’s mind because Trump was involved.
A trade agreement that benefitted the US at Russia’s expanse? Horrors!
Trump cured cancer? Nope, in Sebastian’s world, Trump put thousands of doctors out of work.
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As a dedicated leftist, Sebastian will never give Trump credit for anything, and will always find a way to criticize him. Wasting your time asking for details.
You are behind the times,Sea Bass, Fox has now become RINO Central and doesn’t support Trump
Yup. Another enemy network.
It’s seriously laughable how these people are protesting for a cause but are not smart enough to not fly that country’s flag upside down!!!
I was in Delaney Park during the summit. There were less than ten people there and the flag was big, but nowhere as big as pictured
Gosh, how could this be? Is there ANY conceivable explanation for this? Do YOU have any theories?
I have a picture of the group and flag.
Woosh
Lots of$$$$ spent flying all of those outsiders to Alaska to hold a flag
That’s your side wasting the funds Frank. Leftists will spend no end of money to cut down the US in any way they can.
Sincerely,
Frank Rast (See, I am not hiding behind a nom de plume anymore.)
FrankRasta is still puffing too much ganja