Events marking the second anniversary of Russia's aggression against Ukraine continue across Canada.

Today, at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" by director Mstyslav Chernov took place, alongside the exhibition "Doors. Through the Horror of War" by the talented Ruslan Kurt.

The unique and harrowing documentary footage captures moments that have become defining images of the war: dying children, mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital, and much more.

Ambassador of Ukraine Yuliya Kovaliv stated: "These are some of the darkest and most difficult days of the war, when Russia occupied Mariupol. We all must watch this film. We must see these horrors, understand, support, and act. Only together can we achieve victory in this war."

The audience also heard from the film’s director Mstyslav Chernov, U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen, artist Ruslan Kurt, and representatives of partner organizations Olena Bereza Khvostova, Mykhailo Kostiuk, Khrystyna Levus, and Ivan Marchenko.

Ruslan Kurt presented his project, featuring doors from Ukraine removed from buildings destroyed in the early months of the war. Each door holds its own story, but none of them is a happy one. Among the collection is one special door – symbolizing access to a free, de-occupied Crimea. It powerfully represents the unbroken spirit of the Crimean Tatars and Crimea as a whole.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners and sponsors who made this event possible: Ukraine Harmony Foundation, MEEST Canada, UNF Ottawa-Gatineau, Jurij Klufas, Ukrainian Credit Union Limited, and BCU Foundation.