Around 2,000 demonstrators gathered in Paris to show solidarity with Ukraine, chanting against Russian aggression and calling for the confiscation of Russian assets.
On the anniversary of the Russian invasion, approximately 2,000 people participated in a demonstration in Paris, rallying to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict that started in February 2022. The demonstrators chanted slogans expressing their solidarity with Ukraine and demanding that frozen Russian assets be seized in order to benefit Ukraine. This rally highlighted the continued public support for Ukraine in France, in stark contrast to some rising voices within the political elite that advocate for concessions to Russia.
Raphaelis Glucksmannas, a Member of the European Parliament, noted significant public backing for Ukraine, while expressing concern about increasing political discourse in France advocating for surrender, particularly from both extreme left and right factions. This tension within the French political landscape suggests a growing divide between public sentiment and political discourse regarding the war, as some leaders appear to be losing faith in a decisive victory for Ukraine.
In a poignant moment during the rally, Irina Krivosheja, a Ukrainian woman who moved to France years ago, thanked those attending for their support, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and suffering in her homeland. Her personal connection to the conflict underscores the broader emotional and humanitarian context of the situation, as families in Ukraine continue to endure hardship while communicating daily with loved ones amid the war.
