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Ukrainians around the world hold rallies demanding increased military aid to Ukraine. Photos
Ukrainians around the world are holding rallies demanding increased military aid to Ukraine. On Saturday, January 6, rallies were held in Spain, Germany and Canada.
OBOZ.UA reports from the scene in Toronto, as well as Ukrinform and Radio Liberty. Thus, hundreds of people gathered in Toronto for the rally.
They spoke about the horrors that Ukrainians are experiencing, particularly in the occupied territories, about the shelling of civilian objects and civilian homes, as well as about the victims. The action also focused on Russia's war crimes.
In Barcelona, the rally was held in St. James's Square. Ukrainians, together with Italians, demanded increased military assistance to Ukraine.
The protesters showed photos of the consequences of Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. They also chanted slogans, "One, united Ukraine", "Today Ukraine, tomorrow Europe", "Russia is the aggressor", and "Protect democracy: provide weapons to Ukraine".
In addition, about three thousand people gathered in Berlin in front of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's office . They tried to draw the attention of the German government to the Russian shelling.
Ukrainians, Germans, and other citizens demanded that Ukraine be provided with weapons, including Taurus missiles, air defense systems, and drones.
In addition, the protesters pointed out that Ukraine's defenders had repelled the largest combined air attack with dozens of missiles and drones. The memory of those killed in these attacks was honored with a minute of silence, kneeling.
As reported by OBOZ.UA, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the key plans for the next week will be to provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with weapons and equipment. He emphasized that every manifestation of Russian terror will be met with an adequate response.
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