Thousands of supporters rally in Prague and Brussels in solidarity with Ukraine amid three-year battle against Russian aggression

In Prague, a rally drew thousands, including children who had been returned from deportation, demonstrating strong support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Belgium's capital, both Ukrainians and residents participated in rallies to express solidarity with Ukraine. These events were organized to mark the third anniversary of the Russian Federation's full-scale invasion of Ukrainian territory.

The Office of the President reported this.

Prague

The publication notes that a rally in support of Ukraine was held in Prague, attended by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, the Advisor—Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Children's Rights and Children's Rehabilitation, Dariia Herasymchuk, and children returned from Russian deportation.

"We are here so that the world can hear the voices of those children who are still being held in deportation by Russia. We are here to remind: all Ukrainian children must be returned home," Herasymchuk emphasized.

According to Radio Svoboda, the "Together for Ukraine" rally drew crowds to Prague's Old Town Square, highlighting the city's solidarity with Ukraine.

The participants called for "showing the world that we stand behind Ukraine and will stand behind it as long as necessary."

"In addition to the fact that Ukraine deserves glory, I wish it peace as soon as possible – a dignified, just peace. So that Ukraine has a future that it can choose, whether within Europe or within NATO, but it must choose it itself, and Russia should not be able to determine its future," President Petr Pavel said from the stage.

He urged against manipulating narratives suggesting that Ukraine might have "provoked" Russian aggression. The Czech President clearly emphasized that it is evident who the aggressor is, having violated international law, and who the victim is.

The Ambassador of Ukraine to the Czech Republic, Vasyl Zvarych, noted that the protesters' voices should be heard "both in Washington and Moscow."

"And this voice says Ukraine is a free, independent, European state. And the Ukrainian people have the sovereign right to be a member of the European Union and NATO," he emphasized.

On the eve of the rally, the Ukrainian delegation and the Ukrainian Ambassador met with Deputy Foreign Minister Jan Marian. A closed screening of the documentary "Broken Childhood" was also held for diplomats from over 30 countries worldwide.

Belgium

In addition, a demonstration in support of Ukraine was also held in Brussels.

^{Photo: Radio Svoboda}

"Several thousand people came to the city center on the occasion of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine," Radio Svoboda writes.

For reference:

As reported, on Saturday, February 22, a mass rally was held in the US capital, Washington, near the Lincoln Memorial on the occasion of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

In addition, on the eve of the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, a rally in support of Ukraine was held in the heart of Istanbul, on Şişhane Square. Also, more than 10,000 people gathered on Sunday in Paris at the Place de la République and marched to the Place de la Bastille, where a rally was held. In addition, a march for the Ukrainian community was held in Luxembourg, organized by the LUkraine Association.