Standing up for Ukraine: Anti-war protests around the world

Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine broke out in many cities across Europe and the world. People came together to show their support for Ukraine and condemn Moscow's actions. By Claudia Dehn

  • Russian police escort two women protesters away from a building
    Protests in Moscow: a few brave souls staged an anti-war protest in Moscow, outside the Ukrainian Embassy. Police forces were quick to arrest and whisk them away
  • Protesters in Istanbul holding up anti-Putin signs
    Turkish support for Ukraine: protesters gathered outside the Russian consulate in Istanbul to vent their anger in no uncertain terms. Ukraine has appealed to Turkey to bar Russian ships from the straits connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean
  • A woman crying among a group of protesters in Berlin
    Distress in Germany: desperation, fear and anger have driven people onto the streets outside the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Many of them fear for their families and loved ones in Ukraine. Like many others, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has strongly condemned the Russian invasion. "Putin is endangering the lives of countless innocent people and the peace order on our continent. This is Putin's war," he said
  • People clad in the Israeli and Ukranian flags take part in a Tel Aviv protest against Russia's attack on Ukraine
    Israel's Ukrainian diaspora: for residents of Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv and home to many Jews with roots in Russia and Ukraine, the Russian invasion launched on Thursday triggered shock and concern for relatives. "I didn't expect it, when I got the message from my parents in Ukraine," said Natalia Kogan
  • A group of Ukrainian protesters in Tokyo holding up placards
    Japanese-Ukrainian solidarity: Ukrainians living in Tokyo also took to the streets to protest against Russia's attacks on their home country
  • A protester in Madrid holds up a sign reading "No War"
    Spanish solidarity: this group of protesters gathered outside the Russian embassy in Madrid. Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, says his country "will defend international law and show solidarity with populations affected by war"
  • Protesters in Prague holding up anti-war signs
    Czechs rally for peace: Czech anti-war protesters gathered on Wenceslas Square in Prague to denounce Russia's invasion. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said his country had stopped issuing visas to Russian citizens in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine