Pictures: Global Protests Roil US, Europe and Asia Over Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Published February 25, 2022 • Updated on February 28, 2022 at 5:33 pm

Protesters living in Europe, Asia and the Americas condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine with multi-day protests in front of Russian embassies and major city thoroughfares.

European landmarks also lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag in symbolic support.

See the pictures.

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A demonstrator waves a Ukranian flag during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of the United Nations Headquarters, New York, New York, Feb. 28, 2022.

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Paper planes are thrown by protesters outside the Russian Embassy in Kensington Palace Gardens, London, to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 28, 2022.

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<strong>Tbilisi, Georgia</strong> – People gather for a rally in support of Ukraine in front of parliament, protesting the war in Ukraine and demanding the Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Gharibashvili, to step down, after he said he would not introduce sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 25, 2022 in Tbilisi, Georgia. — Tbilisi, Georgia – People gather for a rally in support of Ukraine in front of parliament, protesting the war in Ukraine and demanding the Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Gharibashvili, to step down, after he said he would not introduce sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 25, 2022 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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<strong>Turin, Italy</strong> – Protesters rally in support of Ukraine near the Russian Embassy, Feb. 25, 2022 in Turin, Italy. — Turin, Italy – Protesters rally in support of Ukraine near the Russian Embassy, Feb. 25, 2022 in Turin, Italy.

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<strong>London, United Kingdom </strong>– A demonstrator cries at a rally staged in front of the Downing Street gates, London, Feb. 25, 2022 to protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — London, United Kingdom – A demonstrator cries at a rally staged in front of the Downing Street gates, London, Feb. 25, 2022 to protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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<strong>St. Petersburg, Russia</strong> – Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in central St. Petersburg on Feb. 24, 2022. — St. Petersburg, Russia – Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in central St. Petersburg on Feb. 24, 2022.

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<strong>New York, United States</strong> – People holding a large Ukrainian flag gather for a “Stand With Ukraine” rally in Times Square on Feb. 24, 2022, in New York City. Ukrainians, Ukrainian-Americans and allies marched from Times Square, to the Russian Mission, then to the United Nations to show support for Ukraine and protest against the Russian invasion. — New York, United States – People holding a large Ukrainian flag gather for a “Stand With Ukraine” rally in Times Square on Feb. 24, 2022, in New York City. Ukrainians, Ukrainian-Americans and allies marched from Times Square, to the Russian Mission, then to the United Nations to show support for Ukraine and protest against the Russian invasion.

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<strong>Istanbul, Turkey</strong> – Ukranians protest outside the Russian Consulate on Feb. 25, 2022, in Istanbul, Turkey. — Istanbul, Turkey – Ukranians protest outside the Russian Consulate on Feb. 25, 2022, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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<strong>Dublin, Ireland</strong> – Mykhailo Makarov of Ukraine (but currently living in Dublin) protests at the entrance to the Embassy of Russia in Dublin where, prior to his arrival, red paint was poured on the coat of arms of the Russian Federation following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022. — Dublin, Ireland – Mykhailo Makarov of Ukraine (but currently living in Dublin) protests at the entrance to the Embassy of Russia in Dublin where, prior to his arrival, red paint was poured on the coat of arms of the Russian Federation following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.

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<strong>Washington, D.C., United States</strong> – Anti-war demonstrators protest Russia’s military operation in Ukraine in Lafayette Park near the White House, Feb. 24, 2022, in Washington, D.C. — Washington, D.C., United States – Anti-war demonstrators protest Russia’s military operation in Ukraine in Lafayette Park near the White House, Feb. 24, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

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<strong>Berlin, Germany</strong> – Demonstrators display a giant Ukrainian flag in front of the Chancellery in Berlin as they protest on Feb. 24, 2022 against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — Berlin, Germany – Demonstrators display a giant Ukrainian flag in front of the Chancellery in Berlin as they protest on Feb. 24, 2022 against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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<strong>Bordeaux, France</strong> – A Ukrainian flag is raised with French and European Union flags in support for the Ukrainian people in front of the city hall of Bordeaux, France, Feb. 25, 2022. — Bordeaux, France – A Ukrainian flag is raised with French and European Union flags in support for the Ukrainian people in front of the city hall of Bordeaux, France, Feb. 25, 2022.

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<strong>Moscow, Russia</strong> – Police officers detain a man holding a placard reading “no war” during a protest at Pushkinskaya Square on Feb. 24, 2022, in Moscow, Russia. — Moscow, Russia – Police officers detain a man holding a placard reading “no war” during a protest at Pushkinskaya Square on Feb. 24, 2022, in Moscow, Russia.

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<strong>Tokyo, Japan</strong> – A man protests in front of Shibuya Station, Feb. 24, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, has strongly condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine and stated that it undermines the foundation of the international order. Japan has also joined other nations in imposing economic sanctions on Russia. — Tokyo, Japan – A man protests in front of Shibuya Station, Feb. 24, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, has strongly condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine and stated that it undermines the foundation of the international order. Japan has also joined other nations in imposing economic sanctions on Russia.

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<strong>Madrid, Spain</strong> – Protesters hold placards and flags after the first Russian attacks registered in Ukraine on February 24, in Madrid, Spain. Ukrainians living in Madrid gathered in front of the Russian embassy to protest against the attacks. — Madrid, Spain – Protesters hold placards and flags after the first Russian attacks registered in Ukraine on February 24, in Madrid, Spain. Ukrainians living in Madrid gathered in front of the Russian embassy to protest against the attacks.

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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Hague, Netherlands</strong> – Ukrainians protest against Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, in front of the NATO building in The Hague, Feb. 25, 2022. — The Hague, Netherlands – Ukrainians protest against Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, in front of the NATO building in The Hague, Feb. 25, 2022.

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<strong>Taipei, Taiwan </strong>– Protesters display placards in front of the Representative Office of the Moscow-Taipei Coordination Commission to protest against Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2022, in Taipei, Taiwan. Protests have erupted around the world in support of Ukraine, after Russian forces invaded the country earlier this week. — Taipei, Taiwan – Protesters display placards in front of the Representative Office of the Moscow-Taipei Coordination Commission to protest against Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2022, in Taipei, Taiwan. Protests have erupted around the world in support of Ukraine, after Russian forces invaded the country earlier this week.

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<strong>Berlin, Germany</strong> – A woman protests against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of Brandenburg gate, Feb. 24, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. — Berlin, Germany – A woman protests against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of Brandenburg gate, Feb. 24, 2022 in Berlin, Germany.

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