Russian invasion prompts prayers for Ukraine, aid efforts, expectation of immigration to Greater Cleveland

Prayer service for Ukraine in Parma

Parishioners attended a prayer service Thursday at the Pokrova Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church in Parma to pray for family and friends in Ukraine after Russia invaded part of the country Thursday morning.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Pray, send aid and open our arms.

Greater Clevelanders with ties to Ukraine say that should be the plan of action, here and with the U.S. government, to address Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European sovereign nation.

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