Published February 26,2023
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Several cities in Europe noticed demonstrations Saturday in favor of Ukraine as 1000’s protested the struggle initiated by Russia.
In Brussels, crowds in entrance of the North railway station shouted: “Stop the Russian war for peace in Ukraine” and “Ukraine wins, democracy wins.”
Several cities in Italy additionally noticed protests.
A march was held late within the day in Rome beneath the title, “Europe for Peace,” with contributions from non-governmental organizations.
The march, which began from the Colosseum, the world-famous historical area, was attended by 5,000 individuals who walked till crowds acquired to Campidoglio sq., the place the municipality is situated.
Marchers chanted: “Peace,” “No to war”, “Ukraine in EU now” and “Stop the war in Ukraine” whereas holding banners and Ukrainian flags.
The struggle was additionally protested in Milan, Italy’s second-largest metropolis.
More than 1,000 individuals gathered in Castello sq. and marched to the Duomo Cathedral carrying Ukrainian flags and banners that learn: “No to war” and “Peace.” Slogans of help for Ukraine had been additionally shouted.
In addition, a bunch of fifty Russians protested close to Duomo Cathedral towards Russian President Vladimir Putin and his authorities.
Two cities in Türkiye with Ukrainian communities noticed demonstrations.
In southern Antalya province, Ukrainians held a ceremony to mark the tip of the primary 12 months of the War.
Ukrainians in Atatürk City Square unfurled Ukrainian and Turkish flags and sang the National Anthem of Ukraine.
President of the Antalya Ukrainians Association, Natalia Karaca, argued in an deal with that on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia declared struggle on Ukraine in a method that destroyed the worldwide order.
Expressing that her nation had one 12 months of ache and loss, Karaca mentioned: “We proved what we can do in a year. We were not given a chance, but we persevered. Even during the war, we showed that we are on the side of goodwill and humanity. We will strive to make the aggressor country fully accountable for its actions.”
She mentioned “freedom, democracy and values of humanity” ought to prevail.
The ceremony ended with the commemoration of Ukrainians who had been killed within the struggle.
In the northern province of Samsun, Ukrainians held a commemoration ceremony.
They gathered on Adnan Menderes Boulevard and marched after unfurling the Türkiye and Ukraine flags. After, Ukrainians, who sang the National Anthem of Ukraine, held a minute of silence for these killed within the Feb. 6 twin earthquakes in southern Kahramanmaras province.
Luidmyla Shymko, head of the Black Sea Ukrainians affiliation, famous that one year have handed since Russia attacked Ukraine.
Explaining that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have heroically defended Ukraine for one 12 months, Shymko mentioned: “The purpose of the occupation of Ukraine by the Russian Federation is not only the conquest of the lands but also the elimination of the Ukrainian national identity,” she mentioned.
The ceremony ended with the commemoration of Ukrainians who misplaced their lives within the struggle.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
