Topline
People around the world have taken to the streets in solidarity with Ukraine, condemning Russia after it launched an invasion against its neighbor on Thursday and urging governments to take stronger action.
Demonstrators protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine near the United Nations in New York, U.S.
Key Facts
Numerous cities shone the colors of the Ukrainian flag over famous landmarks to show solidarity following the invasion, including London’s Downing Street, Rome’s Colosseum, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Melbourne’s Flinders Train Station and Paris’ City Hall.
Anti-war protesters gathered outside Russian embassies and local government buildings to condemn the hostilities and press for stronger action against Russia, including Washington, D.C., Tokyo, New York City, Paris, the Hague, Tel Aviv and London.
Many carried Ukrainian flags and placards condemning the war and Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, who was likened to Adolf Hitler in numerous depictions.
The Russian government faced thousands of critics at home, as well, and arrested more than 1,700 anti-war protesters across more than 50 cities across Russia—over half were in Moscow—including St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, according to Sky News.
Tangent
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) held a small protest in Geneva, Switzerland, following what many believe to be a brazen threat to use nuclear weapons from Putin if other powers intervene in Ukraine. The organization, which won a Nobel Peace Prize for its work to eliminate nuclear weapons, condemned the invasion and urged all countries to “not engage in any military activities involving nuclear weapons.”
Demonstrators hold a Ukrainian flag in Times Square, New York.
A young demonstrator in front of the Chancellery in Berlin.
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Rome’s Colosseum is partly lit with the colours of the Ukrainian flag in solidarity.
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The European Commission building illuminated with the color of the Ukrainian flag.
A pro-Ukraine demonstration at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, which is lit up in the colors of Ukraine.
A protester holds a giant Ukrainian flag during a protest in Krakow, Poland.
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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2022/02/25/in-photos-anti-war-protesters-around-the-world-rally-in-support-of-ukraine/