As the administration in Washington grows critical of Ukraine at the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, hundreds clad in Ukrainian colors and waving flags fill the Wrigley Building plaza downtown Saturday to call for strong support for Ukraine and an end to the war.

Three years after its full-scale invasion of its neighbour, Russia is seeking new recruits. Despite all the military imagery around town, if you live in Tver it's possible to convince yourself that life is normal.