A pro-Russian counter-protester was nearly punched at a tense demonstration in London on Saturday afternoon.
Paint was thrown as protesters called on Vladimir Putin’s forces to withdraw.
They sang the Ukrainian national anthem and chanted ‘Putin stop war’, ‘Putin go home’ and ‘free Ukraine’.The embassy in Kensington Palace Gardens was the scene of a demonstration on Saturday night The Ukrainian national anthem was sung during a defiant event A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ‘Inquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
On Sunday, demonstrators also gathered en masse in Trafalgar Square to show their support for Ukraine.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia partially restricts access to Facebook to ‘protect Russian media’Restrictions come after Facebook limits Kremlin-backed media accounts in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Read more »
Tom Hardy looks low-key in black sweats as he steps out in LondonTom Hardy cut a casual figure on Friday as he stepped out for the first time since addressing claims that Charlize Theron felt threatened by his behaviour on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Read more »
Ukrainian children in London: 'We are worried about our families'Ukrainian schoolchildren in London express their fears for family members who remain in the warzone.
Read more »
These Are The Absolute Best Clubs In LondonFinding a good night out in London is hard, but not with these. Here are the best clubs in London. Read more on Grazia.
Read more »
London protesters tell of anger at Putin over Ukraine invasionHundreds gathered outside the Russian embassy in Kensington and at Downing Street on Saturday afternoon.
Read more »