Protesters around the world rally in support of Ukraine amid Russian invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

Protesters around the world rally in support of Ukraine amid Russian invasion

ABC  

From Seoul to Sofia, Brussels to Bucharest, thousands of people have answered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call to protest against Russia's invasion of the eastern European nation. In the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, thousands of people draped in Ukrainian flags gathered in Independence Square and sang the patriotic song The Red Viburnum in the Meadow. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the march would "give everyone who wants to show their solidarity a chance to stand together with the people of Ukraine". In total, 3.6 million people have fled Ukraine, while 6.5 million have become internal refugees after being uprooted from their homes in active conflict zones and taking refuge in cities away from the battlefield.

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Thousands join Berlin rally calling for Ukraine peace talks
1 year, 10 months ago

Thousands join Berlin rally calling for Ukraine peace talks

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday to condemn Germany’s supply of arms to Ukraine and call for peace talks to end the war. One of the organizers, opposition lawmaker Sahra Wagenknecht of the ex-communist Left party, said during the rally that there was no place for neo-Nazis, but that anyone who wanted peace “with an honest …

Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons
1 year, 10 months ago

Pro-Ukraine group clashes with activists urging UK to stop supplying weapons

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Tatchell shouted “Chamberlain” – a reference to prime minister Neville Chamberlain’s policy of …

People around the world gather to mark one year since Russian invasion of Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

People around the world gather to mark one year since Russian invasion of Ukraine

LA Times  

A crowd in Rome marks the solemn anniversary Friday with a torchlight procession near the Russian Embassy. People placed candles on the steps of Helsinki Cathedral at a memorial for Ukraine war victims, and quotations about peace printed on jute bags were displayed in Rome as part of an installation by Italian artist Gianfranco Meggiato titled “The Meeting: The Symbol …

Video: Putin's partial military call-up sparks massive protests in Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Video: Putin's partial military call-up sparks massive protests in Russia

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization of reservists announcement on Wednesday sparked rare and massive protests in Russia leading to almost 1,200 arrests, Associated Press reported. The move, which came after setbacks for Putin's troops nearly seven months after Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, is a way for the Russian President to bolster his forces in Ukraine. Watch video here: …

Live Updates | War in Ukraine inspires protest in Chile
2 years, 9 months ago

Live Updates | War in Ukraine inspires protest in Chile

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO, Chile — Dozens of protesters gathered in front of the Russian embassy in Chile’s capital of Santiago on Saturday to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Because the people who live in Russia are exposed to a lot of propaganda, even when you show them video of what is happening now, they don’t believe, because they don’t come out …

'Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things': Civilian Resistance Is Key To Ukraine’s Defense
2 years, 9 months ago

'Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things': Civilian Resistance Is Key To Ukraine’s Defense

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tens of thousands of Ukrainians now live under Russian control in their own country. With little support and training, ordinary people in war-torn, occupied areas are undermining Russia, supporting their country’s counter-offensives, and fueling unity among Ukrainians and international concern for their nation. And in the south, Ukrainians are defying Russia in towns like Melitopol, Enerhodar and …

More than 170 detained in Ukraine protests across Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

More than 170 detained in Ukraine protests across Russia

The Hindu  

Russian police detained 176 people on Saturday at protests against Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, an NGO said. The organisers said in a statement they wanted to protest "the collapse of economy", against Russian President Vladimir Putin and to demand freedom for jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. In Russia's second city, Saint Petersburg, AFP saw multiple arrests near the city's …

Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war
2 years, 9 months ago

Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Climate activists staged a 10th series of worldwide protests Friday to demand that leaders take stronger action against global warming, with some linking their environmental message to calls for an end to the war in Ukraine. “It is the right thing to do and we won’t stop.” Fellow climate activist Arshak Makichyan said the war in Ukraine and …

Ukraine says Russian forces violently disperse Kherson protest
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine says Russian forces violently disperse Kherson protest

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian armed forced says Russian troops used stun grenades and gunfire to disperse a crowd of hundreds protesters. Ukraine’s armed forces have said Russian troops used stun grenades and gunfire to disperse a rally of pro-Ukrainian protesters in the occupied southern city of Kherson. “Russian security forces ran up, started throwing stun grenades into the crowd and shooting,” the Ukrainian …

Russian protester holds up sign saying ‘two words’ and is marched off by armed police seconds later
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian protester holds up sign saying ‘two words’ and is marched off by armed police seconds later

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Another woman in the square then walked up to …

Anti-war protests intensify in Russia along with police crackdown
2 years, 10 months ago

Anti-war protests intensify in Russia along with police crackdown

Al Jazeera  

As Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies, so has defiance back home where police arrest thousands of protesters. More than 5,000 people were arrested in Russia while taking part in demonstrations against Moscow’s war against Ukraine in 69 cities across the country on Sunday alone, according to the OVD-Info monitoring group. Sunday’s protests were called for by imprisoned Kremlin opponent Alexey …

More than 4,300 arrested in Russia during protests against invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 4,300 arrested in Russia during protests against invasion of Ukraine

ABC  

Russian Police have detained more than 4,300 people during nationwide protests against President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to an independent protest monitoring group. A monitoring group said the arrests represented "military censorship" Some Russian state-controlled media carried short reports about Sunday's protests Thousands of protesters chanted "No to war!" Russia's RIA news agency said the Manezhnaya Square in …

Thousands arrested across Russia at anti-war protests
2 years, 10 months ago

Thousands arrested across Russia at anti-war protests

Al Jazeera  

OVD-Info says 4,366 arrests made in 56 cities including Pacific port city of Vladivostok and Siberian city of Irkutsk. Police detained more than 4,300 people on Sunday at Russia-wide protests against President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to an independent protest monitoring group. Russia’s interior ministry said earlier that police had detained around 3,500 people, including 1,700 in Moscow, …

Protestors descend on London's Trafalgar Square to demonstrate against Putin's invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Protestors descend on London's Trafalgar Square to demonstrate against Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of Ukrainians, Russians and Brits gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday to protest against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a rousing show of solidarity. Woman shouts slogans while carrying a placard reading: 'Protect Ukraine, save Europe' during a protest to support Ukraine in Trafalgar Square, central London on Saturday People take part in a demonstration in Trafalgar …

Putin cracks down on anti-war protests in Russia with ‘more than 6,500 arrests’
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin cracks down on anti-war protests in Russia with ‘more than 6,500 arrests’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Demonstrations have taken place in more than 100 Russian …

Russians and Ukrainians join thousands of protesters in London's Trafalgar Square against Putin
2 years, 10 months ago

Russians and Ukrainians join thousands of protesters in London's Trafalgar Square against Putin

Daily Mail  

United against a despot, Russians and Ukrainians join thousands of protesters in Trafalgar Square and say they are ‘brothers and sister’ who are ‘devastated’ by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine The demonstrators gathered in London's most famous square as huge explosions rocked Kyiv streets in the latest invasion attempt from President Putin. Ukrainians have gathered in London's most famous square in …

Photos: Protests worldwide against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Photos: Protests worldwide against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Protests against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are continuing across the world. More than 100,000 people gathered in central Berlin, carrying signs reading: “Stop the War”, “Putin’s last war” and “We stand with Ukraine” along with Ukrainian and European Union flags. Some 80,000 protesters thronged Prague’s central square, with the Czech prime minister telling the crowd the country still remembered its …

Russians hold anti-war rallies amid ominous threats by Putin
2 years, 10 months ago

Russians hold anti-war rallies amid ominous threats by Putin

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — From Moscow to Siberia, Russian anti-war activists took to the streets again Sunday to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite the arrests of hundreds of protesters each day by police. Four days into the the fighting that has killed scores, Putin raised the stakes dramatically on Sunday, ordering the military Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert, citing Western …

Dutch protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine draws thousands
2 years, 10 months ago

Dutch protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine draws thousands

Dutch News  

More than 15,000 people turned up to Dam Square in central Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The crowd was awash in blue and yellow, including some creative people using Jumbo and Albert Heijn shopping bags to recreate the Ukrainian flag. The Russo-Georgian War left hundreds dead, including Dutch journalist Stan Storimans, and nearly 200,000 …

Dutch protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine draws thousands
2 years, 10 months ago

Dutch protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine draws thousands

Dutch News  

More than 15,000 people turned up to Dam Square in central Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The crowd was awash in blue and yellow, including some creative people using Jumbo and Albert Heijn shopping bags to recreate the Ukrainian flag. The Russo-Georgian War left hundreds dead, including Dutch journalist Stan Storimans, and nearly 200,000 …

More than 2,000 arrested at anti-war protests in Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 2,000 arrested at anti-war protests in Russia

Al Jazeera  

Rights watchdog says more than 5,000 demonstrators detained across the country since President Putin launched the war on Ukraine. Police in Russia have arrested more than 2,000 anti-war protesters across the country, an independent monitor said, on the fourth day of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine that took many Russians by surprise. “It is a shame that there are …

Russia-Ukraine War: Over 3000 protesters detained in Russia for anti-war protests
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine War: Over 3000 protesters detained in Russia for anti-war protests

India TV News  

Over 3000 protesters have been detained in Russia over the last three days for participating in anti-war protests, a monitoring group has claimed. "For the last three days, at least 3093 people have been arrested for anti-war protests from all over Russia," tweeted 'OVD-Info Monitor', a group tracking arrests during protests all over Russia. Protests were seen in cities across …

Eggs thrown at Russian embassy as hundreds protest against Ukraine invasion in London
2 years, 10 months ago

Eggs thrown at Russian embassy as hundreds protest against Ukraine invasion in London

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters have thrown eggs at the Russian embassy in London …

Demonstrators across Netherlands protest Russian invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Demonstrators across Netherlands protest Russian invasion of Ukraine

NL Times  

Several thousand demonstrators gathered on Saturday in The Hague to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Omroep West, while about 40 people took to the streets in Eindhoven. Demonstratie in Den Haag om steun te betuigen aan #Oekraine #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/8LD2UzTn0J — Robert Barker February 26, 2022 The municipality says it was not notified in advance about the demonstrations, but …

Marches and vigils are held across California to protest Russian invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Marches and vigils are held across California to protest Russian invasion of Ukraine

LA Times  

Ukrainian Americans protest the Russian invasion of their homeland at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard. Waving signs that said “Stop Putin,” about 100 Ukrainian Americans and Russian Americans opposed to the invasion kicked things off about 10 a.m. with a march through Hollywood. In Westwood, Ukrainian flags flapped in the breeze as drivers along Santa Monica …

Ukraine: Angry crowd mobs Russian ambassador’s car in Dublin after invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine: Angry crowd mobs Russian ambassador’s car in Dublin after invasion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An angry crowd booed and …

Hundreds arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack
2 years, 10 months ago

Hundreds arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack

The Hindu  

Shocked Russians turned out by the thousands Thursday to decry their country's invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. Yelena Kovalskaya, director of a state-funded Moscow theater, announced on Facebook she was quitting her job, saying “it's impossible to work for a killer and get paid by him.” "I know that right now many of …

Russia-Ukraine: Mapping anti-war protests around the world
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine: Mapping anti-war protests around the world

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people in several cities across the globe have taken part in anti-war protests. Hundreds of Russians have staged anti-war protests in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod, among other cities. International cities where protests have taken place: Adana; Almaty; Amsterdam; Antwerp; Athens; Atlanta; Austin; Baku; Bangkok; Barcelona; Bari; Beirut; Belfast; Belgrade; Berdyansk; Berlin; Bern; Bishkek; Bloomington; Bordeaux; Boston; …

Ukraine rallies to continue this weekend; Dutch donate €1.5 million in aid
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine rallies to continue this weekend; Dutch donate €1.5 million in aid

NL Times  

For the second day in a row, demonstrators gathered in various places in the Netherlands in support of Ukraine, and to demand Russia put an end to the war it started there. Over the course of Friday afternoon, donations to two Dutch fundraising efforts also topped 1.5 million euros, with a million euros going to the refugee-focused foundation, Stichting Vluchteling, …

Hundreds are arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack
2 years, 10 months ago

Hundreds are arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack

NPR  

Hundreds are arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Dmitri Lovetsky/AP Dmitri Lovetsky/AP MOSCOW — Shocked Russians turned out by the thousands Thursday to decry their country's invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. Vladimir Putin called the attack a "special military operation" to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine from …

Ukraine: ‘There were so many people willing to give blood today’
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine: ‘There were so many people willing to give blood today’

Al Jazeera  

How Ukrainian citizens and the diaspora are rallying to help those on the front line – and each other. The Ukrainian army, currently engaged in heavy fighting with the Russian military across the country, is a much better equipped and more professional force than in 2014, when a war against Russian-backed separatists began. “There were so many people willing to …

Anti-war protests held in support of Ukraine around the world as Russian forces continue invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Anti-war protests held in support of Ukraine around the world as Russian forces continue invasion

ABC  

Ukrainian forces are battling Russian invaders around nearly all of the country's perimeter after Moscow mounted a mass assault by land, sea and air in the biggest attack on a European state since World War II. Many of the demonstrators, including Ukrainian expats, chanted slogans in support of Ukraine and held banners saying "Ukraine will resist" and "Stop Putin, Stop …

Ukrainian diaspora in US, Canada rallies against ‘surreal’ attack
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukrainian diaspora in US, Canada rallies against ‘surreal’ attack

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian communities in the US and Canada are organising demonstrations, fundraisers after Russian invasion of Ukraine. Los Angeles, California – In response to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, the Ukrainian diaspora in the United States and Canada is demonstrating, fundraising, organising social media campaigns, and calling on their elected leaders to act. “When you’re sitting at home watching these horrible things …

‘Stop Russian Hitler!’ Ukraine supporters gather in New York’s Times Square to protest invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Stop Russian Hitler!’ Ukraine supporters gather in New York’s Times Square to protest invasion

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He watched in horror news of …

Hundreds arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack
2 years, 10 months ago

Hundreds arrested as shocked Russians protest Ukraine attack

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Shocked Russians turned out by the thousands Thursday to decry their country’s invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. Vladimir Putin called the attack a “special military operation” to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine from “genocide” — a false claim the U.S. had predicted would be a pretext for invasion, and which many …

Protesters on streets of Russia are warned they face TREASON charges: More than 1,700 are arrested
2 years, 10 months ago

Protesters on streets of Russia are warned they face TREASON charges: More than 1,700 are arrested

Daily Mail  

Putin has cracked down on Russians calling for peace, with authorities warning protestors they could face 'treason' charges as more than 1,700 demonstrators were detained after showing solidarity with global protestors. VILNIUS: People carry a giant flag of Ukraine to demonstrate against Russian attacks in Ukraine at Independence Square in front of the Parliament Palace VILNIUS: A woman holds a …

'Ready to defend our homeland': Ukrainians in UK plan to return home to fight Putin's invaders
2 years, 10 months ago

'Ready to defend our homeland': Ukrainians in UK plan to return home to fight Putin's invaders

Daily Mail  

Ukrainians living in the UK are planning to return home to defend their country from Russia - as others prepare to protest at Downing Street to urge Boris Johnson to do more. Marta Mulyak, 39, said some Ukrainians in the UK were planning to return home to help Petro Chymera, 32, and Olesya Khromeychuk, 38, said their prayers were with …

'Putin, keep your hands off Ukraine': Protesters rally outside Russian Embassy in London
2 years, 10 months ago

'Putin, keep your hands off Ukraine': Protesters rally outside Russian Embassy in London

India Today  

Several hundred protesters assembled outside London's Russian Embassy on Wednesday, just hours after Ukraine declared a state of emergency and told its citizens in Russia to immediately come home. Georgian and Belarusian flags waved alongside the Ukrainian blue and yellow, as those attending the rally made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to keep his “hands off Ukraine.” …

Ukraine attack: Hundreds arrested in anti-war protests in Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine attack: Hundreds arrested in anti-war protests in Russia

Al Jazeera  

Russian police arrest nearly 1,400 protesters at rallies against invasion of Ukraine. Police in Russia arrested nearly 1,400 people at anti-war protests staged in cities across the country after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, an independent monitor said. “More than 1,391 people have already been detained in 51 cities,” said OVD-Info on Thursday, which tracks arrests at …

Amid Crackdown On Free Speech, Russians And Russian Americans Speak Out Against War : Consider This from NPR
2 years, 11 months ago

Amid Crackdown On Free Speech, Russians And Russian Americans Speak Out Against War : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

Amid Crackdown On Free Speech, Russians And Russian Americans Speak Out Against War Enlarge this image toggle caption Dmitri Lovetsky/AP Dmitri Lovetsky/AP Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that could impose fifteen years in prison on anyone who publishes or broadcasts what the Russian government considers "false information" about the invasion of Ukraine. The law makes it illegal …

‘Say no to Putin’: Ukrainians support protests in Kazakhstan
3 years ago

‘Say no to Putin’: Ukrainians support protests in Kazakhstan

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators in Kyiv and Kharkiv fly the blue and gold flag of Kazakhstan, where Russian troops have been sent to quell riots. On Sunday, demonstrators in Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, held signs that read “Say no to Putin” and flew Kazakhstan flags alongside Ukrainian ones. “Every nation has the right to protect their socioeconomic and political rights through …

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