War and pics: Peaceful anti-war protests in Russia silently challenge Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

After Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a massive military operation in Ukraine, people around the world protested against Moscow's war on its neighbour. Such anti-war agitation were also visible in Russia, where many protesters were detained by law enforcement officers. A look at how Russia is resiting Putin's aggression on Ukraine. 

Mar 05, 2022, 11:01 AM IST

After Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a massive military operation in Ukraine, people around the world protested against Moscow's war on its neighbour. Such anti-war agitation were also visible in Russia, where many protesters were detained by law enforcement officers. A look at how Russia is resiting Putin's aggression on Ukraine. 

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Protesters took to street against Russian invasion of Ukraine

Protesters took to street against Russian invasion of Ukraine

Anti-war protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Saint Petersburg on March 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24 had declared war by approving a ''military operation'' in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians.

Pic Courtesy: Reuters

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Law enforcement deployed at anti-war protests in Russia

Law enforcement deployed at anti-war protests in Russia

Law enforcement officers block an area during an anti-war protest in Saint Petersburg on March 2. 

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Protester shows peace sign in Saint Petersburg

Protester shows peace sign in Saint Petersburg

A demonstrator showed a peace symbol painted on her hand during an anti-war protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Saint Petersburg. 

Pic Courtesy: Reuters

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Anti-war protests in Russia

Anti-war protests in Russia

People took part in a protest in Moscow against Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 27. 

Pic Courtesy: Reuters

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Russian law enforcement officers detain a person protesting in Saint Petersburg

Russian law enforcement officers detain person protesting in Saint Petersburg

Russian law enforcement officers detained a person wearing a press symbol during an anti-war protest in Saint Petersburg on March 2.

Pic Courtesy: Reuters

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