Anti-war protesters around the world rally in support of Ukraine

People around the world have taken to the streets in solidarity with Ukraine, condemning Russia after it launched an invasion against its neighbor on Thursday and urging governments to take stronger action. Numerous cities shone the colors of the Ukrainian flag over famous landmarks to show solidarity following the invasion, including London’s Downing Street, Rome’s Colosseum, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Melbourne’s Flinders Train Station and Paris’ City Hall. Anti-war protesters gathered outside Russian embassies and local government buildings to condemn the hostilities and press for stronger action against Russia, including Washington, D.C., Tokyo, New York City, Paris, the Hague, Tel Aviv and London. In Georgia, , dozens of thousands joined a rally in support of Ukraine and in protest against the Georgian government not introducing sanctions against Russia.

A huge protest in Georgia against Putin and the Russia invasion of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/73vE19K7oY

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The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) held a small protest in Geneva, Switzerland, following what many believe to be a brazen threat to use nuclear weapons from Putin if other powers intervene in Ukraine.