Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and Russian opposition protest rallies
Protesters at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.
Date	24 February 2022 (2022-02-24) -ongoing (2 years, 9 months, 1 week and 5 days)
Location	Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Russia, United States, Venezuela
Caused by	Opposition to the Russo-Ukrainian War Opposition to the authority of Vladimir Putin
Goals	Military withdrawal of Russia from Ukraine Resignation of Vladimir Putin Resignation of Mikhail Mishustin Release of Alexei Navalny
Methods	Demonstrations Internet activism Strike action
Parties to the civil conflict
Russian opposition Anti-government soldiers Anti-government police officers Government of Russia MVD Police of Russia Russian Internal Troops OMON MO
Lead figures
Leonid Ivashov Vladimir Putin Mikhail Mishustin
Casualties
Arrested	24 February: 1,745 25 February: 437

There were protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine in many places.

Russia

1,700 Russians in 53 Russian cities have been arrested arrested by police for protesting against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.^[1][2][3] On 24 February, Russia said to not make any "unsanctioned" protest.^[4] Authorities said that they would get arrested for protesting against the war.^[5] Over 60 Russian activists and journalist have been arrested.^[6]

Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel Peace Prize winner said that the Novaya Gazeta newspaper would be in both Ukrainian and Russian. A lot of journalists signed a document saying that Ukraine wouldn't hurt Russia. The document also asked Russian citizens "to say no to this war."^[7]

Russian leader Alexei Navalny disliked the attack on Ukraine. He called the people who started the war "bandits and thieves."^[8]

On 24 February, Lev Ponomaryov made a petition to protest the invasion. It got 289,000 signatures by the end of the day.^[5]

Outside Russia

There have been many protests in Russia's embassies and consulates. These include:

• Armenia^[9]
• Azerbaijan^[10][11]
• Belgium^[12]
• Bulgaria^[13]
• Bosnia and Herzegovina^[14]
• Canada^[15][16]
• Chile^[17]
• Croatia^[18]
• Czech Republic^[19]
• Denmark^[20]
• Estonia^[21]
• Finland^[22]
• France^[23]
• Georgia^[24]
• Greece^[25]
• Hungary^[26]
• Iceland^[27][28]
• Ireland^[29]
• Israel^[30]
• Kazakhstan^[31]
• Kosovo^[32]
• Kyrgyzstan^[33]
• Latvia^[34]
• Lebanon^[23]
• Lithuania^[35]
• Mexico^[36]
• Moldova^[37]
• Montenegro^[38][39]
• Netherlands^[40]
• New Zealand^[41]
• Norway.^[23] The former mayor of Sør-Varanger (municipality), gave back the friendship medal that he got from Putin. ^[42] On 8 March, the local council where the Embassy of Russia is located, is scheduled to vote on a proposal to change the name of a stretch of road where the embassy is located - proposed name: "Ukraine Street".^[43]
• Poland^[44]
• Portugal^[45]
• Romania^[46][47][48]
• Serbia^[49]
• Slovakia^[50]
• Spain^[23]
• Taiwan^[51]
• Thailand^[52]
• United Kingdom^[53]
• United States^[54]

Protests were also done in Istanbul, Luxembourg City, Sydney, Tokyo and Vienna.^[23][55][56] In Valencia, Venezuela, many students held a protest.^[57][58]

Gallery

• 
  Protest in Montreal, Canada
• 
  Protest at the Russian Consulate in Brno, Czech Republic
• Protest in Audincourt, France
• 
  Protests at the Russian embassy in Budapest, Hungary
• 
  Protesters at the Russian embassy in Riga, Latvia
• 
  Protest in Bydgoszcz, Poland
• 
  Protest in Wrocław, Poland
• 
  Protest in London, UK
• 
  Protest in Copenhagen, Denmark
• 
  Protest in New York City, U.S.
• 
  Protest in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
• 
  Student demonstration at the Binghamton University, U.S.
• 
  Student rally at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.

Related pages

• Anti-war movement
• Reactions to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

References

1. "Thousands in Russia protest Ukraine war, hundreds detained". France 24. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
2. "Dozens of Russian Anti-War Picketers Detained – Reports". The Moscow Times. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
3. "Ukraine crisis latest news: Kyiv urges EU to provide air defences as Russia invades on multiple fronts". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
4. Blasi, Weston (24 February 2022). "Mass arrests reported as Russians protest Putin's invasion of Ukraine". MarketWatch. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
5. "Ukraine attack: Hundreds arrested in anti-war protests in Russia". Al Jazeera. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
6. "Russians Against Invasion". The Wall Street Journal. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
7. "Nobel Peace Prize winner, other prominent Russian figures condemn country's attack on Ukraine". The Washington Post. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
8. "Jailed Russian Opposition Politician Navalny Condemns Russia's Attack On Ukraine At Trial". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
9. ""There are people in Armenia who are against the war, Russia's imperialist policy." Protest in front of the Russian Embassy". aysor.am. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
10. "Bakıda Ukraynaya dəstək aksiyası olub" [A rally in support of Ukraine was held in Baku]. Radio Free Europe/Radio Libery (in Azerbaijani). 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
11. "D18 Hərəkatı Ukraynaya dəstək aksiyası keçirib" [The D18 Movement held a rally in support of Ukraine]. Meydan TV (in Azerbaijani). 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
12. "Russian embassy target of Ukrainian anger". VRT (broadcaster). Brussels. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
13. "Bulgaria: Official condemnation, public protests, against Russian invasion of Ukraine". The Sofia Globe. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
14. "Bosnians, remembering their own war, protest in support of Ukraine". Reuters. 25 February 2022.
15. "Canadians react to war in Ukraine, express fears for those caught in conflict". www.cbc.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
16. "'The free world must rally:' Ukrainian Canadians denounce Russian attacks". www.cp24.com. BellMedia. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
17. "Protestas en Chile y México contra la incursión rusa en Ucrania" [Protests in Chile and Mexico against the Russian incursion into Ukraine]. TRT Español (in Spanish). 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
18. "U Beogradu i Zagrebu održan protest protiv rata u Ukrajini" [Protest against the war in Ukraine was held in Belgrade and Zagreb]. 021.rs (in Croatian). 25 February 2022.
19. "Thousands gather to support Ukraine in central Prague". 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
20. "Demonstration ved den russiske ambassade: "I dag er vi alle ukrainere"" [Demonstration at the Russian Embassy: "Today we are all Ukrainians"]. Altinget.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 25 February 2022.
21. "Gallery: Anti-war protesters picket Russian embassy in Tallinn". 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
22. "Finnish anti-war demonstrators take to streets in support of Ukraine". Yle News. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
23. "Photos: Protesters around the world rally in support of Ukraine". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
24. "Civilians gather in various Georgian cities to express support for Ukraine". Agenda.ge. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
25. "Thousands protest at Russian Embassy in Athens". Kathimerini. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
26. ""Ruszkik haza, ruszkik haza!" – tüntetés a budapesti orosz nagykövetségnél" ["Rusks home, Russians home!" – demonstration in front of the Russian Embassy in Budapest]. Telex.hu (in Hungarian). 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
27. Másson, Snorri (24 February 2022). "Mótmæli við sendiráðið: "Erfitt að lýsa þessu með orðum"" [Protest at the embassy: "It is difficult to put it into words"]. Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
28. Kolbeinn Tumi Daðason (24 February 2022). "Mótmæltu við rússneska sendiráðið" [Protest against the Russian embassy]. Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
29. "'This is a tragedy' – Ukrainians protest outside Dáil, Russian embassy". RTÉ. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
30. Keller-Lynn, Carrie; T. O. I. staff. "'Putin is the new Hitler': Israelis protest invasion outside Russian embassy". www.timesofisrael.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
31. ОМАР, Заңғар (24 February 2022). "Ресей консулдығының алдында пикет өткізгендерді полиция ұстап әкетті" [Picket passed by the police before the Russian consulate]. Азаттық радиосы (in Kazakh). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
32. "Kosovë, protestë pranë Zyrës Ndërlidhëse Ruse kundër ndërhyrjes ushtarake të Rusisë në Ukrainë" (in Albanian). Anadolu Agency. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
33. "В Оше тоже вышли на митинг в поддержку Украины" [In Osh, they also took part in a rally in support of Ukraine]. kaktus.media (in Russian). 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
34. "Rīgā piketā pauž atbalstu Ukrainai; atver ziedojumu kontu palīdzībai Ukrainas iedzīvotājiem" (in Latvian). Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
35. "Solidarumo su Ukraina renginyje – Landsbergio kalba: vienas iš dviejų – arba pasaulis, arba Rusija priėjo liepto galą" [In an event of solidarity with Ukraine – Landsberg's speech: one of the two – either the world or Russia has reached the end of the bridge]. lrt.lt (in Lithuanian). 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
36. Santiago, David (24 February 2022). "Comunidad ucraniana en CDMX organiza protesta en embajada rusa" [Ukrainian community in CDMX organizes protest at Russian embassy]. Expansión (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
37. "Protest la Ambasada Federației Ruse din Chișinău: "Kremlin, oprește-te!"" [Protest at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau: "Kremlin, stop!"]. Jurnal.md (in Romanian). 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
38. "Protest ruske ambasade u Podgorici: Neprihvatljive pretnje ruskom rukovodstvu" [Protest of the Russian Embassy in Podgorica: Unacceptable threats to the Russian leadership]. Danas/RTCG (in Montenegrin). 25 February 2022.
39. "Protest ispred Ambasade Rusije u Podgorici: Putine, marš iz Ukrajine" [Protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Podgorica: Putin, march from Ukraine]. Aktuelno (in Montenegrin). 25 February 2022.
40. "Tientallen demonstranten voor Russische ambassade en op Plein" [Dozens of demonstrators in front of Russian embassy and in Square]. NU.nl (in Dutch). 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
41. "'He will not stop at Ukraine' - Dozens protest Putin at embassy". RNZ. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
42. https://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/i/L5gLx4/russlands-ambassade-beklager-retur-av-putin-medalje. VG.no. Retrieved March 4, 2022. "... Rune Rafaelsen"
43. https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/russlands-ambassade-kan-fa-ny-adresse-i-ukrainas-gate/s/12-95-3424252608. Nettavisen.no
44. Kromer, Oktawia (24 February 2022). "Protest pod ambasadą Rosji w Warszawie. Ludzie płaczą i krzyczą: "Norymberga dla Putina!"" [Protest at the Russian embassy in Warsaw. People are crying and shouting: "Nuremberg for Putin!"]. warszawa.wyborcza.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 25 February 2022.
45. "Portugal: Ukrainians protest outside Russian embassy in Lisbon | Macau Business". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
46. "Proteste în fața Ambasadei Federației Ruse în România. Jandarmii nu au amendat niciun participant" [Protests in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Romania. The gendarmes did not fine any participants]. Mediafax.ro (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
47. Buzica, Alexandru (24 February 2022). "Proteste la Ambasada Rusiei din România. Jandarmii au luat o decizie neașteptată" [Protests at the Russian Embassy in Romania. The gendarmes made an unexpected decision]. Realitatea.NET (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
48. "Profesorul de istorie Marcel Bartic protestează în fața Ambasadei Rusiei din București în semn de solidaritate cu Ucraina/ A fost amendat de jandarmerie pentru protest neautorizat" [History professor Marcel Bartic protests in front of the Russian Embassy in Bucharest in solidarity with Ukraine / Was fined by the gendarmerie for unauthorized protest]. G4Media (in Romanian). 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
49. "Antiratni protest ispred Ambasade Rusije u Beogradu" [Anti-war protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Belgrade]. Radio Slobodna Evropa (in Bosnian). 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
50. "VIDEO Candlestick march in Bratislava: Thousands of people expressed support for Ukraine! There were also protests in Prague". topky.sk. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
51. "50 protest Ukraine invasion outside Russian office in Taipei | Taiwan News | 2022-02-25 19:27:00". Taiwan News. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
52. "ชาวยูเครนรวมตัวหน้าสถานทูตรัสเซีย บางรัก ตะโกน 'หยุดสงคราม หยุดปูติน ต้องการสันติ'" [Ukrainians gather in front of the Russian embassy in Bang Rak, shouting 'stop the war, stop Putin, want peace'.] (in Thai). มติชน. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
53. Barradale, Greg (24 February 2022). "Hundreds protest outside Downing Street to demand tougher sanctions on Russia after invasion of Ukraine". The Big Issue. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
54. "Demonstrators protest outside Russian Embassy in Washington after Russia invades Ukraine". CBS News. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
55. "Ukrainian residents in Luxembourg protest Russian attacks". delano.lu. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
56. "Protesters in Australia Condemn Russia's Invasion of Ukraine". VOA. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
57. "Jóvenes venezolanos rechazan intervención militar rusa en Ucrania" [Young Venezuelans reject Russian military intervention in Ukraine]. El Carabobeño (in Spanish). 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
58. "En Carabobo jóvenes rechazaron intervención militar rusa en Ucrania" [In Carabobo young people reject Russian military intervention in Ukraine]. DIARIO LA CALLE (in Spanish). 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.