Thousands Across Germany Mark Third Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Demonstrations in Berlin, Cologne, Bonn, and Wuppertal call for solidarity with Ukraine and emphasize the ongoing toll of the conflict.

Protests were held in several German cities, including Berlin, Cologne, Bonn, and Wuppertal, to mark three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022.
In Berlin, over 1,000 demonstrators marched to the Brandenburger Tor, which was illuminated in Ukraine's national colors of blue and yellow as a symbol of solidarity.
Key speakers, including Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner and Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir, reaffirmed Europe's unity and unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Landtagspräsident André Kuper in Cologne emphasized the importance of defending Ukraine's pre-war borders and warned against the spread of Russian propaganda in political discourse.
The war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently citing over 46,000 soldiers killed and millions displaced, including 54,000 Ukrainian refugees currently residing in Berlin.