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Saint Petersburg, Russia
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ReutersFebruary 2022 reportsthat “5,500 people have been detained at various anti-war protests since the invasion began on Thursday.”
Hours after the first missiles struck in Ukraine, the Investigative Committee of Russia, a government authority, released astatementwarning citizens not to participate in “mass riots and rallies associated with the tense foreign policy situation” as it’s “criminal” and will result in “serious legal consequences.”
02of 31Saint Petersburg, RussiaA protest in Saint Petersburg against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.SERGEI MIKHAILICHENKO/AFP via GettyA local Russian news outletshared videosas hundreds gathered with signs and chanted, “No to war!” Police used megaphones in an attempt to disperse crowds as local authorities were seendetaining protesters.Pictured: Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest in Saint Petersburg on Feb. 24.
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A protest in Saint Petersburg against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.SERGEI MIKHAILICHENKO/AFP via Getty
A local Russian news outletshared videosas hundreds gathered with signs and chanted, “No to war!” Police used megaphones in an attempt to disperse crowds as local authorities were seendetaining protesters.
Pictured: Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest in Saint Petersburg on Feb. 24.
03of 31ParisEsra TaÅkın/Anadolu Agency via GettyProtests spread around the world as the death tollcontinued to riseafter the first full day ofRussia’s incursion into Ukraine.Ukraine’s president,Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said early Friday local time that 137 people had been killed and 316 were wounded,according toreports.Pictured: Protesters gather in Paris on Feb. 24.
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Paris
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Protests spread around the world as the death tollcontinued to riseafter the first full day ofRussia’s incursion into Ukraine.Ukraine’s president,Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said early Friday local time that 137 people had been killed and 316 were wounded,according toreports.
Pictured: Protesters gather in Paris on Feb. 24.
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New York City
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On Feb. 24, protesters gathered in New York City to show support for Ukraine admit Russia’s invasion.
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Washington, D.C.
Ukrainians gather in front of the White House to stage a protest against Russia’s attack on Ukraine .Yasin Ãztürk/Anadolu Agency via Getty
In Washington D.C., people gathered outside of the White House with signs reading “Help Ukraine Now,” “Stop Putin” and more.
06of 31SydneySAEED KHAN/AFP via GettyPeople took to the streets in Sydney on Feb. 24.
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Sydney
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People took to the streets in Sydney on Feb. 24.
07of 31Santiago, ChileLucas Aguayo/Anadolu Agency via GettyIn Santiago, Chile, protestors marched through the streets with signs reading “Stop Putin’s Aggression” and “Stop Putin, Stop War.”
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Santiago, Chile
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In Santiago, Chile, protestors marched through the streets with signs reading “Stop Putin’s Aggression” and “Stop Putin, Stop War.”
08of 31Mexico CityDaniel Cardenas/Anadolu Agency via GettyIn Mexico City, a woman prayed among police officers as they guarded the Russian Embassy in Mexico’s capital.
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Mexico City
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In Mexico City, a woman prayed among police officers as they guarded the Russian Embassy in Mexico’s capital.
09of 31Istanbul, TurkeyMehmet Eser/Anadolu Agency via GettyIn Istanbul, Turkey, people crowded the streets to show support for the people of Ukraine. One protester’s sign read “Putin, Hands Off Ukraine!”
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Istanbul, Turkey
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In Istanbul, Turkey, people crowded the streets to show support for the people of Ukraine. One protester’s sign read “Putin, Hands Off Ukraine!”
10of 31Bari, ItalyDavide Pischettola/NurPhoto via GettyIn Bari, Italy, people gathered in Piazza Libertà on Feb. 25 to protest the economic consequences that the war in Ukraine is already producing. According to the organizers' estimates, about 2,500 farmers, fishermen and ranchers participated.
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Bari, Italy
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In Bari, Italy, people gathered in Piazza Libertà on Feb. 25 to protest the economic consequences that the war in Ukraine is already producing. According to the organizers' estimates, about 2,500 farmers, fishermen and ranchers participated.
11of 31Madrid, SpainIsabel Infantes/Europa Press via GettySeveral people with Ukrainian flags took part in a rally in front of the Russian embassy in Madrid, Spain, on Feb. 25.
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Madrid, Spain
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Several people with Ukrainian flags took part in a rally in front of the Russian embassy in Madrid, Spain, on Feb. 25.
12of 31Brussels, BelgiumKENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via GettyProtesters gathered in front of the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 25 as NATO leaders held an extraordinary virtual summit to discuss the security situation in and around Ukraine.
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Brussels, Belgium
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Protesters gathered in front of the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 25 as NATO leaders held an extraordinary virtual summit to discuss the security situation in and around Ukraine.
13of 31Adana, TurkeyEren Bozkurt/Anadolu Agency via GettyIn Adana, Turkey, Ukrainians living in the city held banners as well as Ukrainian and Turkish flags during a protest on Feb. 25.
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Adana, Turkey
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In Adana, Turkey, Ukrainians living in the city held banners as well as Ukrainian and Turkish flags during a protest on Feb. 25.
14of 31Taipei, TaiwanLam Yik Fei/GettyProtesters gathered in front of the Representative Office of the Moscow-Taipei Coordination Commission in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb. 25.
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Taipei, Taiwan
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Protesters gathered in front of the Representative Office of the Moscow-Taipei Coordination Commission in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb. 25.
15of 31BerlinKay Nietfeld/picture alliance via GettyOn Feb. 25, demonstrators in Berlin protested against the war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of the Federal Chancellery.
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Berlin
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On Feb. 25, demonstrators in Berlin protested against the war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of the Federal Chancellery.
16of 31Antwerp, BelgiumJONAS ROOSENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via GettyPeople protested in front of the Russian consulate-general in Antwerp, Belgium, on Feb. 25.
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Antwerp, Belgium
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People protested in front of the Russian consulate-general in Antwerp, Belgium, on Feb. 25.
17of 31Pristina, KosovoFerdi Limani/GettyA group of human right activists demonstrated near the Russian liaison office on Feb. 25 in Pristina, Kosovo.
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Pristina, Kosovo
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A group of human right activists demonstrated near the Russian liaison office on Feb. 25 in Pristina, Kosovo.
18of 31Krakow, PolandFilip Radwanski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettyA Ukrainian protester spoke out using a megaphone as people gathered in front of the U.S consulate during a protest in Krakow, Poland, on Feb. 24.
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Krakow, Poland
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A Ukrainian protester spoke out using a megaphone as people gathered in front of the U.S consulate during a protest in Krakow, Poland, on Feb. 24.
19of 31Colombo, Sri LankaISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via GettyOutside the Russian Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, people gathered to protest the Russian military actions in Ukraine.
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Outside the Russian Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, people gathered to protest the Russian military actions in Ukraine.
20of 31Colombo, Sri LankaISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via GettyThe demonstrators were still gathered outside of the Russian embassy in Colombo on Feb. 27.
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The demonstrators were still gathered outside of the Russian embassy in Colombo on Feb. 27.
21of 31Amsterdam, NetherlandsEzz Alzanoon/Anadolu Agency via GettyA large crowd of people took part in a protest in Amsterdam on Feb. 27, holding signs and flags, and showing their solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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A large crowd of people took part in a protest in Amsterdam on Feb. 27, holding signs and flags, and showing their solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
22of 31Tokyo, JapanDamon Coulter/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettyProtestors marched in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 27.
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Tokyo, Japan
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Protestors marched in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 27.
23of 31Bangkok, ThailandGuillaume Payen/Anadolu Agency via Getty"Russian Army Go Home," one poster read as people gathered outside the Russian embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, on Feb. 28.
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Bangkok, Thailand
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“Russian Army Go Home,” one poster read as people gathered outside the Russian embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, on Feb. 28.
24of 31Reno, NevadaTy O’Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettyOn Feb. 27, protestors assembled in Reno, Nevada.
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Reno, Nevada
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On Feb. 27, protestors assembled in Reno, Nevada.
25of 31Seoul, South KoreaGettyOutside of the Russian embassy in Seoul, South Korea, protestors gathered with signs and Ukrainian flags on Feb. 28.
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Seoul, South Korea
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Outside of the Russian embassy in Seoul, South Korea, protestors gathered with signs and Ukrainian flags on Feb. 28.
26of 31Dhaka, BangladeshKazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via GettyIn Dhaka, Bangladesh, citizens marched in solidarity with Ukraine, holding a banner that read, “No war, peace” on Feb. 28.
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, citizens marched in solidarity with Ukraine, holding a banner that read, “No war, peace” on Feb. 28.
27of 31Thessaloniki, GreeceGrigoris Siamidis/NurPhoto via GettyProtestors gathered in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Feb. 28.
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Thessaloniki, Greece
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Protestors gathered in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Feb. 28.
28of 31Cologne, GermanyOliver Berg/picture alliance via GettyIn North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne, a couple protested with signs reading “No War.”
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Cologne, Germany
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In North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne, a couple protested with signs reading “No War.”
29of 31Istanbul, TurkeyHakan Akgun/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettyPeople gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, on Feb. 28, holding Ukrainian flags and signs urging “Stay with Ukraine” and “No War.”
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People gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, on Feb. 28, holding Ukrainian flags and signs urging “Stay with Ukraine” and “No War.”
30of 31Málaga, SpainJORGE GUERRERO/AFP via GettyOn Feb. 28, protestors gathered in La Marina Square in Málaga, Spain.
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Málaga, Spain
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On Feb. 28, protestors gathered in La Marina Square in Málaga, Spain.
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Dublin, Ireland
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In Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 28, protestors stood outside of the Russian embassy in solidarity with Ukraine.
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