Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges global protests against Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged people from all over the world to take to the streets and protest to stop Russia’s invasion of his country.

In a video address, Zelensky said, “Come with Ukrainian symbols to support Ukraine, to support freedom, to support life.”

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“Come to your squares, to your streets, make yourselves visible and heard,” he added.

In a passionate speech on the eve of a one-month anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Zelensky urged people around the globe “to stand against the war starting from March 24… and after then” and speak up against Russia’s bloody war.

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“Show your standing, come from your offices, your homes, your schools and your universities, come in the name of peace,” Zelensky said.

“The world must stop the war.”

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Hundreds of civilians have been killed, hundreds more injured and over three million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia invaded its neighbour on February 24 with the goal of thwarting its pro-Western course.