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20,000 teddy bears displayed on Washington Mall to spotlight Ukrainian children

cultureApr 25, 20263529

On April 24, 2026, activists from Razom for Ukraine and the American Coalition for Ukraine placed 20,000 teddy bears in a 70-meter installation on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., each bear representing a Ukrainian child the organizers say was abducted by Russia. The display included bears holding red hearts, child-themed clothing, and banners reading "Bring Kids Back" to personalize victims and demand action. Organizers said the installation aims to push U.S. and international officials to press for returns and to keep attention on the humanitarian impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.