In several major cities in Germany, people took to the streets on Sunday against Russia's war in Ukraine. According to the organizers, 125,000 people demonstrated across the country: 60,000 in Berlin, 35,000 in Stuttgart, 12,000 in Frankfurt, 10,000 in Hamburg and 8,000 in Leipzig.. Reported by 13. 03. 22nd German edition of “Der Spiegel”.

This was called for by an alliance of organizations for peace, human rights and the environment, as well as trade unions and churches. Groups demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately end hostilities and withdraw from Ukraine.

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With such slogans In Berlin, the demonstrators marched from Alexanderplatz to the Brandenburg Gate. Police reported 20,000–30,000 participants. Among them were young and old, as well as families with children.. Some were holding blue and yellow balloons - the national flag of Ukraine.. Others carried banners saying " The slogan "

In the center of the column, carnival carts moved with a huge papier-mache Putin thrusting Ukraine down his throat.. Motif with the inscription \! "

The mood was peaceful, most of the participants were wearing masks. 550 police officers were involved. Recall that on February 27, three days after the start of the war, more than 100,000 people opposed the war in Berlin.

In Stuttgart, protesters gathered at the Oberen Schlossgarten in front of the opera house, which was adorned with a large Ukrainian flag.. Mayor of Frankfurt am Main Peter Feldmann (SPD) praised the courage of the Ukrainians, as well as the courage of the Russian peace movement.

In Hamburg, a rally was held on the Jungfernstieg near the town hall. Police estimate that 30,000 people took to the streets of Hamburg over the weekend against Russia's aggressive war in Ukraine..