More than 100,000 people protested in solidarity with Ukraine in Berlin
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked fierce, widespread outrage and condemnation around the world from global leaders.
Thousands of people took to the streets and joined the anti-war protests in cities across the world on Sunday in support of Ukraine this weekend as the invasion by Russian forces continues. Rallies, vigils and prayers were also held across the globe in support of Ukraine.
There were rallies in cities including Berlin, Paris, London and Melbourne as people chanted slogans such as “stop Putin, stop war” and “sanctions for Putin, weapons for Ukraine”.
More than 100,000 people protested in solidarity with Ukraine in Berlin on Sunday, calling for the end of Russia’s invasion. Many protestors carried signs that said, “No World War 3” and “Stop the killer” as they amassed at the Brandenburg Gate, located near the Russian Embassy in central Berlin.
Crowds also gathered on Saturday in several U.S. cities including Atlanta, Washington, DC, and New York.
Pro-Ukraine demonstrations also erupted in at least 44 Russian cities on Sunday. The Russian police has detained more than 900 people at anti-war protests, taking the tally for crackdown arrests to over 4,000.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky thanked the Russian people for their support and appealed to all Russians to do what they can to stop “those who lie, lie to you, lie to us, lie to the whole world. We need to end this war. We can live in peace – in global peace, in human peace.”
Since the Russian assault began on February 24, more than 368,000 refugees, mainly women and children, have fled their homes and entered into neighboring countries, according to United Nations figures. However, Ukraine has remained defiant, and President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged citizens to help defend their country.
