Thousands of people demonstrate against the Ukraine war
Created: 02/27/2022, 13:40
People hold signs, flags and placards with slogans like "Today we - tomorrow you!".
© Jörg Carstensen/dpa
Several thousand people took to the streets in Berlin on Sunday against the war in Ukraine.
An alliance of trade unions, churches, initiatives, environmental protection organizations and peace groups wanted to demonstrate against the Russian attack.
The organizers are hoping for 20,000 participants on the Straße des 17. Juni between the Victory Column and the Brandenburg Gate under the motto:
Berlin - "Stop the war.
Peace for Ukraine and All Europe”.
At the beginning, Verdi chairman Frank Werneke said that in view of the dramatic situation, this demonstration was a strong sign of solidarity.
"That is also important: Putin is not Russia," said the union boss.
Respect and solidarity also belonged to the courageous activists in Russia who demonstrated against the regime.
A new era came into being when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Peace remains the goal.
Unions are part of the peace movement, but not neutral.
Oligarchs shouldn't be allowed to earn millions while people are dying in Ukraine, Werneke said.
dpa