Tigray flag became world resistance: Protest in Berlin over arming Ukraine against Russia draws thousands
Posted: 25 Feb 2023, 13:01
Protest in Berlin over arming Ukraine against Russia draws thousands
Story by Reuters • 1h ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - A demonstration against supplying Ukraine with weapons for war with Russia attracted 10,000 people on Saturday, drawing criticism from top German government officials and a large police presence to maintain order.
Protest against delivery of weapons to Ukraine in Berlin
Protest against delivery of weapons to Ukraine in Berlin
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Protest against delivery of weapons to Ukraine in Berlin
Protest against delivery of weapons to Ukraine in Berlin
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Organised by a prominent left-wing German politician, the protest comes a day after the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which drew promises of more weapons from western allies, fresh sanctions against Russia and shows of support for Kyiv across the globe.
Protest against delivery of weapons to Ukraine in Berlin
Protest against delivery of weapons to Ukraine in Berlin
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"We call on the German chancellor to stop the escalation of arms deliveries. Now!...Because every day lost costs up to 1,000 more lives - and brings us closer to a 3rd world war," the protest's organizers said on their website.
The "Uprising for Peace" was organised in part by Sahra Wagenknecht, a member of Germany's left-wing Die Linke party.