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After leaving Russia, many Russians continue to protest against the war and Putin's regime. Members of the Russian diaspora organize rallies, pickets, and other events to voice their opposition. This thread will cover some of the recent events organized by these activists. Image
15th April, Los Angeles
a rally in support of Putin's main opponent, Alexei Navalny, and other political prisoners in Russia #RussiansAgainstWar ImageImageImage
15th April, Lisbon
An anti-war picket in front of the Russian consulate
#RussiansAgainstWar Image
16th April, Belgrade
Activists gathered at the embassy of Russia to protest against the "mobilisation slavery" and the war itself
#RussiansAgainstWar ImageImageImage
16th April, New York
A rally in support of political prisoners in Russia.
Activists also protested against the war and Putin's regime
#RussiansAgainstWar ImageImageImageImage
16th April, Madrid
Russian and Spanish activists held an anti-war protest at the Russian embassy ImageImage

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