Russian Opposition in Exile Rallies in Berlin Against Putin and War in Ukraine
Led by Yulia Navalnaya, the protest calls for the end of Russian aggression and the liberation of political prisoners.
- Thousands of exiled Russians gathered in Berlin to protest against President Vladimir Putin's regime and the war in Ukraine.
- The march, organized by prominent opposition figures Yulia Navalnaya, Ilya Yashin, and Vladimir Kara-Murza, demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
- Protesters called for Putin to be tried as a war criminal and for the release of all political prisoners in Russia.
- The demonstration highlighted divisions within the Russian opposition, with some critics arguing that it focuses too much on Putin and not enough on systemic issues.
- Ukraine's ambassador to Germany criticized the protest, suggesting it was more about gaining attention in Germany than effecting change in Russia.