If about 50-70 people took part in the protest in the morning, the number of protesters has now increased significantly, and the number of people is expected to increase even more.
At the Russian Embassy in Riga, Putin is ashamed and expresses his support for Ukraine
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Those present hold posters and flags in their hands, as well as spread various slogans condemning the actions of the Russian president and supporting Ukraine, such as “Get your hands off Ukraine!”.
The actions, which took place at different times during the day, have been attended by various politicians, including members of the European Parliament, the Riga City Council, the Saeima, as well as individual ministers.
In the evening, the volunteers ensure that tea and coffee are offered to those gathered, while the Riga City Council provides a façade to house a large Ukrainian flag.
Representatives from the embassies of all European Union countries have also gathered at the Embassy of Ukraine today. As observed by the agency LETA, they not only hold flags to show support, but also inside the Ukrainian embassy sign a document confirming their support for Ukraine. The campaign is organized by the French Embassy.
During the protest, people are giving speeches, Ukrainian music is being sung, but people from passing cars are being signaled by vehicles.
“Eternal shame [Krievijas prezidentam Vladimiram] Putin, ashamed of Russia to live in Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine! “Scattered one of the participants in the campaign.
Meanwhile, the State Police has issued a statement saying that in response to a gathering of people at the Russian embassy to condemn Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, the police are present at the gathering place and take care of public order and security.
At the Russian Embassy in Riga, people are calling for an end to hostilities in Ukraine
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Police do not punish passing drivers for using an audible signal at the embassy, but warn that it is a traffic violation and ask them not to break it.
The police deny the information in the public environment that the police allegedly imposed penalties for it. For one person, a report has been drawn up on driving without obtaining a driving license.
The police fully understand the worrying situation and do not in any way impede the population’s desire to express support for Ukraine, but call for this to be done without violating the laws of the Latvian state.
As reported, Putin announced on Thursday that Russia was launching a military offensive against Ukraine.
The devastation caused by Russian forces in Ukraine
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Shortly afterwards, the television channel “Dozhj” reported that news of the explosions was coming from various Ukrainian cities, including Kiev.
CNN, citing the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, reported that the bombings in Kiev were rocket-propelled.
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