A peaceful rally in support of Ukraine is taking place near the Ukrainian Embassy in Bishkek.
«We stand for world peace, the conflict in Ukraine must stop immediately, innocent people suffer from it,» the participants said.
A similar protest is taking place near the Russian Embassy in Bishkek.
Today is the fifth day of fighting in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, the Russian President Vladimir Putin announced start of a special military operation. It was regarded in Ukraine and in the West as a full-scale invasion. Harsh economic sanctions began to be imposed on Russia on February 25.
The number of casualties, both among military personnel of both countries and civilians, is increasing. The number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Europe is growing. Protests against Russia’s actions are taking place in many countries around the world.
