“Light will conquer darkness”: on February 24, in 30 countries of the world, people took to peaceful actions

On the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, people around the world took to the streets to express solidarity with our people. Actions in support of Ukraine are planned in 80 cities of 30 countries of the world.

For information on how peaceful demonstrations in support of Ukraine are taking place in the world, read the material on Channel 24.< /p>

Latvia

In the center of Riga, activists organized a rally of solidarity with Ukraine on the anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. The organizers were activists and the “Civil Alliance of Latvia”. It started at the Freedom Monument in Riga.

The participants of the action carried massive blue-and-blue bouquets to the monument and unfurled a giant flag of Ukraine. On the brought posters, you can see the inscriptions “Putin out”, “Tribunal for Russian war criminals”, “Glory to Ukraine!”, “365 days of indestructibility”, a poster with “Saint Javelina”, etc.

< em>People carry yellow-blue flowers/Photo by Delfi

People unfurl the Ukrainian flag/Photo by Delfi

A charity concert “For the will of Ukraine!” is also planned in Riga. with the performance of famous Latvian musicians and the collection of donations for the purchase of energy-saving devices that will supply Ukrainians with light sources. In addition, a master class will be held on making candles, which will be sent to the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the advanced and civilian population of Ukraine.

Serbia

On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, pro-Ukrainian activist Chedomir Stojkovic showed up at the Russian embassy in Belgrade with a cake topped with a skull and decorated to look like it was covered in blood.

Today, in occupied Serbia, we brought the “cake of death” to the Russian ambassador and a request to extradite Vladimir Putin for the crime of genocide in Ukraine. We know that death is what they love, and people are what they eat, and this cake is a symbol of their politics,” Stojkovic said about the action.

The action near the embassy Russia in Serbia/Photo by Chedomir Stojkovic

Armenia

An action was also held in Yerevan on February 24 in support of Ukraine. People with flags and banners came to the monument to Taras Shevchenko.

Action in support of Ukraine in Yerevan/Photo from NEXTA Live telegram channel

Poland

In Krakow, an exhibition of works by Ivan Marchuk, a conference on cooperation between cultural environments, a service “Prayer for Peace in Ukraine” were organized in the Wawel Castle Cathedral.< /p>

In addition, the Bernatka Bridge, the TV tower and the Tauron Arena were lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag. A march “Together for Peace” is planned in Krakow, at the end of which candles will be lit in front of the Russian Consulate General for the dead Ukrainians.

The bridge in Krakow was lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag/Photo by UA in Krakow -markup”>Lithuania

And in the Seimas of Lithuania they sang the anthem of Ukraine on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Russia. The participants of the action were dressed in Ukrainian embroidered shirts and outfits in blue and yellow colors. The deputies of the Seimas were holding folders with notes and words of the anthem, which depict Ukrainian symbols – the flag and coat of arms.