Russian Anti-War Community in Cyprus [email protected]

26 February 2023 PRESS RELEASE

Over 400 People Join Russian Anti-War Rallies in Limassol and Nicosia

On 24 February, the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, the Russian Anti-War Community in Cyprus staged rallies in Limassol and Nicosia to protest against the war, the regime of Vladimir Putin and in solidarity with the victims of Putin’s war against Ukraine. The protests were a part of the global action held by the Russian diasporas worldwide on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine (The year of terror).

The rallies were held in Limassol and Nicosia, where a total of over 400 people attended the action.

At the primary action in Limassol, over 300 people attended. Following the protest at the Honorary Russian Consulate against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the domestic Russian repression, the protesters marched towards the Molos Amphitheatre through the Old Town. At the Amphitheater, the protesters shared their personal stories of being affected by the war and the repression.

At the auxiliary rally in Nicosia, some 100 people assembled at the Russian Embassy to protest. During the rally, the activists were being recorded by the Embassy staff from inside the building. By the end of the action, several unidentified middle-aged men in civilian clothing attempted to film the protesters while hurling insults at them in Russian, to be eventually chased off by the police.

Following the protest, the Nicosia activists marched towards the Eleftheria Square where they joined the Ukrainian action (Light Will Win Over Darkness).

Photos and video: Google Drive Credit: Nick Chichagov (Photos), Russian Anti-War Community in Cyprus (Photos, Video)

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The Russian Anti-War Community in Cyprus is a community of politically active Russians living in Cyprus who oppose the criminal regime of Vladimir Putin, the domestic terrorism perpetrated by the Russian state, and its military aggression against neighboring states, including its most recent full-scale invasion of Ukraine. More information about the Russian Anti-War Community in Cyprus can be found at our Facebook page and in our Telegram group.

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