Ukrainian Ambassador to U.S. visits Minnesota with goal to boost support for war effort

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. is helping to launch a "whistle-stop" tour of the United States designed to rally support for her country.  

Oksana Markarova visited the Ukrainian American Center in Minneapolis yesterday to raise awareness about the tour. Organizers said Minnesota has deep, historic ties to Ukraine, making it the perfect place to start the effort. They hope to educate Americans on why support for Ukraine is vital to U.S. security and prosperity at each stop during the tour, which is scheduled to resume next year.