A march in support of Ukraine for the first anniversary of the Russian invasion at Place de la Republique in Paris. EPA
A march in support of Ukraine for the first anniversary of the Russian invasion at Place de la Republique in Paris. EPA
A march in support of Ukraine for the first anniversary of the Russian invasion at Place de la Republique in Paris. EPA
A march in support of Ukraine for the first anniversary of the Russian invasion at Place de la Republique in Paris. EPA

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Rallies in Berlin and Paris call for peace in Ukraine

Demonstrators again gather in European capitals demanding an end to Moscow's invasion

The National

February 25, 2023

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Protesters in Germany and France on Saturday demanded peace for Ukraine, a day after activists in both countries marked one year since the Russian invasion.

Police said about 10,000 people braved the falling snow in central Berlin to call for negotiations with Moscow rather than weapons deliveries to Ukraine.

Under the slogan "Rise up for Peace", demonstrators bundled up against the cold gathered at the iconic Brandenburg Gate near where a day earlier activists had parked a bombed-out Russian tank in front of Moscow's embassy in Berlin.

Organised by far-left politician Sahra Wagenknecht and feminist Alice Schwarzer, who both addressed the crowd, the demonstration also drew support from far-right politicians.

The two women have also launched a petition which claims to have gathered more than 645,000 signatures.

In Paris, police said 3,000 protesters rallied as they sang Ukraine's national anthem at Place de la Republique before Ukrainian children in traditional dress led a procession.

Hand on his heart, Volodymyr Kraftchenko, 73, who fled Ukraine a year ago, condemned "those who violated our land and our rights".

Krystina Krasnoboka said the "guilt" of not being in Ukraine had over the past year faded and become a feeling of "being more useful here (in France), to send supplies and money to the country".

Hundreds also rallied elsewhere across France, including Montpellier in the south, where Litouka Kseniia, 29, arrived with her two-year-old daughter in April last year.

"We must not think the war will end soon, we must shout everywhere that Ukraine is suffering and unfortunately is still going to suffer," she said.

On Friday, thousands of protesters across Europe marched against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Landmarks lit and vigils held to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary - in pictures

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is lit up in the blue-and-yellow colours of Ukraine. Reuters
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is lit up in the blue-and-yellow colours of Ukraine. Reuters
A vigil for Ukraine on the anniversary of the conflict with Russia, at Trafalgar Square in London on February 23. Reuters
A vigil for Ukraine on the anniversary of the conflict with Russia, at Trafalgar Square in London on February 23. Reuters
Ukrainians at the London vigil. EPA
Ukrainians at the London vigil. EPA
A child holds a Ukrainian flag during the Trafalgar Square vigil. Reuters
A child holds a Ukrainian flag during the Trafalgar Square vigil. Reuters
Ukrainians at Trafalgar Square. EPA
Ukrainians at Trafalgar Square. EPA
Ukrainians at Trafalgar Square. EPA
Ukrainians at Trafalgar Square. EPA
A young girl sits on her father's shoulders at the gathering. EPA
A young girl sits on her father's shoulders at the gathering. EPA
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. AP
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. AP
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. AP
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. AP
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. Reuters
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. Reuters
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. AP
The Trafalgar Square vigil organised by the Ukrainian and US embassies in London for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. AP
A father carries a child on his shoulders at the vigil. AP
A father carries a child on his shoulders at the vigil. AP
The vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday. AP
The vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday. AP
The vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday. AP
The vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday. AP
The vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday. Reuters
The vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday. Reuters
The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, addresses the London Vigil. Reuters
The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, addresses the London Vigil. Reuters
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, speaks at the vigil. PA
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, speaks at the vigil. PA
Actress and activist Helen Mirren addresses the London vigil. PA
Actress and activist Helen Mirren addresses the London vigil. PA
Tourists in Paris with balloons as the Eiffel Tower is lit in Ukraine's colours. AP
Tourists in Paris with balloons as the Eiffel Tower is lit in Ukraine's colours. AP
The Eiffel Tower light show in support of Ukraine. AFP
The Eiffel Tower light show in support of Ukraine. AFP
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo speaks alongside the Ukrainian ambassador to France, Vadym Omelchenko, during an event to light Eiffel Tower in the colours of the Ukrainian flag on Thursday. AFP
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo speaks alongside the Ukrainian ambassador to France, Vadym Omelchenko, during an event to light Eiffel Tower in the colours of the Ukrainian flag on Thursday. AFP
Avaaz activists and Ukrainian refugees on Thursday leave thousands of children's teddy bears and toys at Schuman Roundabout in front of the European Commission in Brussels to highlight the reported abduction 6,000 Ukrainian children by Russia. AP for Avaaz. org
Avaaz activists and Ukrainian refugees on Thursday leave thousands of children's teddy bears and toys at Schuman Roundabout in front of the European Commission in Brussels to highlight the reported abduction 6,000 Ukrainian children by Russia. AP for Avaaz. org
A Ukrainian refugee leaves a teddy bear in front of the European Commission building in Brussels. AP for Avaaz.org
A Ukrainian refugee leaves a teddy bear in front of the European Commission building in Brussels. AP for Avaaz.org
The EU Council and Commission buildings are lit in the colours of the Ukrainian flag on Thursday night. EPA
The EU Council and Commission buildings are lit in the colours of the Ukrainian flag on Thursday night. EPA
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