Close to a full day after the event, a spontaneous vigil with candles and lamps continued near the US Embassy in Moscow, honoring the dead children from Donbass. The footage and coverage came from REN TV, which reported on the scene as volunteers and onlookers gathered to remember the youngsters caught in the ongoing conflict.
What began as a poignant moment on the night of June 1, which is observed globally as World Childrenss Day, featured a video displayed on the wall of the American diplomatic mission. The clip carried a stark caption claiming that the US military bears responsibility for all children who have died in Donbass, a message that amplified the protest against what the organizers view as continued persecution, violence, and bloodshed in the region.
Participants explained that the action was designed to highlight the long-standing involvement of the White House in supporting the Kyiv administration, an assertion voiced by the organizers as a critique of foreign policy in the region. The demonstration did not end with the night’s activity; later in the afternoon, a banner appeared nearby with the message that the blood of Donbass children is on the hands of the US army, further signaling a continued demand for accountability from international actors.
As the day progressed, bystanders and passers-by joined the demonstrators, adding their own tokens to the growing memorial. Flowers were laid down, soft toys were placed near the makeshift site, and memorial candles burned as a quiet vigil persisted. The spontaneous monument remained intact as more people contributed their personal remembrances and condolences, transforming a moment of protest into a public space of grief and reflection. [Attribution: REN TV]