Protests are taking place across Russia in different cities against the invasion of Ukraine by the Russians on Thursday.
Most of the people were seen chanting “No to War” and raising slogans against the invasion. Thousands of Russians gathered on Thursday night to show a strong reaction against their own government.
While talking with Al-Jazeera, one of the young protestors said, “I have no words, it’s just disgusting,” she added, “What is there to say? We feel powerlessness, anguish.”
Several journalists, reporters, media figures, and independent media outlets, including the BBC, have signed a petition against the Russian military operation.
Government workers of the municipal department from different cities of Russia signed a letter to the citizens of Russia, urging the citizens not to participate in the operation or stay silent.
“We, the deputies elected by the people, unreservedly condemn the attack of the Russian army on Ukraine,” read the letter.
The letter further added that the military operation is an atrocity that cannot be justified at any cost.
Protestors raised slogans against their President, Putin.
“Putin is a killer! Putin is the shame of Russia!” they shouted. “Ukraine! Ukraine!”, reports Al-Jazeera.
Some were chanting and clapping in support of Ukraine as well in the protest.
“Ukraine is not our enemy!”
Police have arrested thousands of protestors who were taking part in the demonstrations against the invasion.
After months of tensions with Ukraine, and its western allies, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale military operation by sea, land, and air on Thursday.
