To mark third anniversary of full-scale war, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in different cities around world. VIDEO&PHOTOS
On the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in European countries.
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the website of the World Congress of Ukrainians.
Hungary
"Budapest is not silent! We stand with Ukraine! Our main message: no peace agreements with Russia without Ukraine! Russians, go home!" wrote Jaroszlava Hartyányi, UWC Second Vice President.
It is noted that at the rally in Budapest, there were calls for sustainable peace and justice.
Spain
A mass rally in support of Ukraine was also held in Madrid.
"The street performance, capturing the attention of both locals and the media.The event featured performances, prayers by priests, and speeches highlighting the importance of supporting Ukraine. It concluded with a march to Madrid’s City Hall, where participants expressed their confidence in Ukraine’s victory," the website said.
Portugal
A rally in support of Ukraine was held in Lisbon, where Portuguese politicians expressed strong support for Ukraine and condemned Russian aggression, said Pavlo Sadokha, Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress in Southern Europe and President of the Union of Ukrainians in Portugal.
Italy
In Rome, a rally and a march took place in a square. The Christian Society of Ukrainians in Italy organised an event during which all those present knelt in a requiem for the fallen heroes of Ukraine.
France
More than 10,000 people gathered in Paris for the #StandWithUkraine rally to express support for Ukraine and unite for its victory.
Finland
A rally in support of Ukraine was also held in Helsinki.
Germany
People called for Russia to pay for its aggression against Ukraine. There were also posters with slogans to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles and more tanks.
The United States of America
Large-scale rallies in support of Ukraine were held in Los Angeles and San Francisco with the participation of diplomats, American politicians, war veterans and civil society activists.
Sweden
In Stockholm, on the square near the city theatre, people sang Ukrainian songs with yellow and blue flags.
