Anti-war protests across Europe, small rallies in Russia

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By FRANK JORDANS

BERLIN (AP) — Tens of thousands of people rallied Sunday in cities across Europe to protest against Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, with small vigils taking place in Russia as well despite a crackdown by authorities against such demonstrations.

German trade unions called a protest in Berlin, where sunny weather boosted the turnout. The march led from the city’s Alexanderplatz — a large square named after Russian Tsar Alexander I — to a site near the Brandenburg Gate.

Many participants carried flags in the blue and yellow colors of Ukraine, while others bore banners reading “Stop the War” and “Peace and Solidarity for the people in Ukraine.”

Norbert Herring, who held up a sign that read “What are you doing to your neighbor?” as the crowds filed past the Russian Embassy, said the images from Ukraine reminded him of the bombing of cities during World War II.



People attend a pro-Ukraine protest rally in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, March 13, 2022. On Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)


Read more: https://apnews.com/article/anti-war-protests-russia-europe-ukraine-5e60a954a61e58860d5da03eeb09a697

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[cstanleytech]

1. Western nation's should tell Russia that it has to cease fire now and withdraw or

the Western nations will bar all trade and travel with Russia and any foreign company that decides to do business with Russia will be barred from doing business in the Western nations.