1000 people march in Germany's Cologne with 100-metre flag in support of Ukraine – video
A march against Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has gathered about 1,000 people in the centre of the city of Cologne, Germany.
Source: a video by journalist Frank Schneider on Twitter
Details: The journalist said about 1,000 people gathered to call for an end to Russia's 682-day aggression against Ukraine, displaying a 100-metre-long blue and yellow flag of Ukraine.
In #Köln demonstrieren 500 Menschen für ein Ende des 682 Tage andauernden russischen Angriffskriegs auf die #Ukraine, entrollen eine 100 Meter lange blau-gelbe Fahne #Russia #UkraineRussianWar #Krieg pic.twitter.com/NnAFCdGoyZ
— Frank Schneider (@chefreporterNRW) January 6, 2024
Schneider added that during the march through the city centre, people chanted their gratitude to Germany for its assistance.
Über 500 Menschen zeigen in #Köln #Solidarität mit der #Ukraine. Aufgerufen hat das @blaugelbeskreuz pic.twitter.com/Whhr4id40b
— cityofhope cologne (@CityofHopeKoeln) January 6, 2024
Background:
- Earlier, Germany handed over missiles for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems and Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine in a new package.
- In 2023, Germany's arms exports reached a record €12.2 billion. Ukraine became the main recipient of arms from Germany, totalling €4.44 billion.
- On 22 December, the German government updated the list of military aid to Ukraine, announcing the transfer of three Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems with spare parts in addition to the 49 supplied earlier.
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