in-cyprus 22 February 2023 - by Stelios Marathovouniotis
Russians living in Cyprus will hold two rallies protesting the war in Ukraine on February 24 in Nicosia and Limassol, marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
According to an announcement by the Russian Anti-War Community in Cyprus, the rally in Limassol will start at 06:30 pm at the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation. Protesters will gather there to march through the city centre towards Molos park.
In Nicosia, the rally will start at 6 pm at the Russian Embassy in Engomi, where protesters will gather to head towards Eleftheria square.
“We call on everyone who is against the war to join our protest, to speak out against the war and to support Ukraine. We stand against this criminal and inhuman war, we want peace and freedom for Ukraine, and we want freedom from the barbaric and criminal dictatorship for Russia,” the organisers said.
Attendees are asked “to refrain from displaying any Russian or Russia-related symbols, including any anti-war and anti-regime (white-azure-white) symbols.”
The scheduled rallies are part of a global action to be held between February 23-26 by Russian expats and diasporas worldwide against the regime of Vladimir Putin and Russian aggression.
Thousands of Russians across the planet are expected to join the demonstrations.
More information about the anti-war rallies organised by worldwide Russian communities can be found at https://www.theyearofterror.com.
