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Anti-war demonstration on Sunday: 20,000 participants expected

Ukraine-Protest in Berlin

Participants a demonstration protest against the war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of the Federal Chancellery.

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Once again, numerous people want to demonstrate in Berlin against Russia's attack on Ukraine. The organizers of the large peace demonstration on Sunday expect 20,000 participants.

On Sunday, an alliance of trade unions, initiatives, environmental organizations and peace groups plans to demonstrate in Berlin. The organizers hope for 20,000 participants to gather on the Straße des 17. Juni at the Siegessäule from 1 p.m. on. The title is "Stop the war. Peace for Ukraine and all of Europe." Due to the protest, there will be numerous closures on the Straße des 17. Juni between Großer Stern and Brandenburger Tor as early as 8 a.m. on February 27.

Author: dpa/deepl.com

Publication date: 26 February 2022

Last updated: 26 February 2022

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