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International Unity March for Ukraine descends on Kyiv centre
'We stand by with Ukraine', said the organisers of the event that drew some 200 people from Kyiv expat community.
Sunday, 6 February 2022, 19:03

On Sunday, International Unity March for Ukraine brought together foreigners living and working in Kyiv.

According to the organizers, the event was staged to show support of Kyiv expat community  with their ‘adopted home’ now facing the threat of Russia’s invasion.

Some 200 participants from different countries,  who gathered at Taras Shevchenko monument in Shevchenko Park, later marched through Kyiv centre to Nezhalesnosti Square carrying posters in support of ‘Ukrainian brothers and sisters’ and waving flags of Great Britain, Italy, Geogia, France,  and carrying posters in support of ‘Ukrainian brothers and sisters’.

While marching, people chanted ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ and ‘Glory to heroes!’.

At Maidan revolution events site the crowd put up a big banners with words of support for Ukraine and joined in for singing the Ukrainian anthem.

 

Tags: expats, Kyiv rally