Pro-Ukraine protest in Istanbul marks seventh month of war

Demonstrators gathered within the Turkish metropolis, chanting slogans and carrying indicators depicting President Putin as a struggle legal.

People attend a protest in Istanbul against Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russian demonstrators had white-blue-white flags, an emblem of Russian opposition to the invasion and the Kremlin [Khalil Hamra/AP Photo]

Dozens of pro-Ukrainian demonstrators gathered in Turkey’s largest metropolis Istanbul to mark seven months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Saturday’s protest kicked off with the Ukrainian nationwide anthem. Indicators depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin as a struggle legal had been held by some attendees.

One learn: “It’s blood oil. Are you continue to shopping for Russian oil, fuel, and coal?”

Among the many demonstrators had been Russian activists who got here to Turkey months earlier than the invasion. Russian demonstrators had white-blue-white flags, an emblem of Russian opposition to the struggle and the Kremlin.

Ilya Antonov, an anti-war activist who has joined protests in Istanbul because the begin of the struggle, mentioned many extra Russians had been anticipated to return to Istanbul. One other demonstrator Stanislav Poklonskyi, a 30-year-old Russian activist and trainer, left for Turkey in March to “keep away from imprisonment” for his anti-war stance.

He mentioned initially of the invasion, Russians who deserted their nation had been primarily opposition members and activists. Now due to the troop mobilisation decree, everyone seems to be “working for his or her lives”.

Dozens of flights out of Russia – with tickets offered at sky-high costs – carried males to worldwide locations resembling Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Serbia, the place Russians don't want visas.

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