Pro-Ukraine protesters have gathered in Canberra, Sydney and other major global cities after Russia declared war on the country earlier this week.
The group gathered outside the Russian embassy in Canberra with flags and signs condemning President Vladimir Putin’s attempts to topple the Ukrainian government.
One protester, who was born in Melbourne to Ukrainian parents, said the invasion was “unprovoked and unnecessary”.
“It’s just one man and his ego,” he said.
“My cousin’s daughter is in Kyiv and she’s in danger we don’t know what could happen.”
In Sydney, hundreds braved wet weather to gather at Martin Place for the second day in a row to protest the invasion.
Emotions ran high for some who chanted “stop Putin now” and pleaded to “stop World War Three”.
Most marchers came armed with umbrellas to evade the wet weather while others wore either blue or yellow, the country’s national colours.
After leaving the Russian Consulate in Woollahra, the crowd made its way down to Circular Quay on Sydney Harbour.
The resistance effort kicked off at 1pm with crowds expected to stick around until later on Saturday afternoon.
Much larger protests have been held in London, New York and Paris along with dozens of cities are the world.
