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Berlin Protest Targets Putin's Policies and Ukraine War

Exiled Russian opposition leaders lead peaceful demonstration condemning Putin, with criticism also directed at Trump.

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Overview

  • Hundreds of demonstrators, including exiled Russian opposition figures, gathered in Berlin to protest against Vladimir Putin's government and the war in Ukraine.
  • The protest was organized by Julia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, alongside opposition leaders Ilya Yashin and Vladimir Kara-Murza.
  • Participants carried signs denouncing Putin as a dictator and murderer, and some displayed messages criticizing Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine following a recent meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • The demonstration began at Potsdamer Platz, passed the Russian Embassy, and concluded with a rally near the Brandenburg Gate.
  • Police reported no incidents during the event, which was attended by an estimated 3,500 people, exceeding the 3,000 initially registered by organizers.