Barcelona rallies against Ukraine war fatigue on fourth anniversary of invasion

Hundreds gather in the city center to demand continued international support and denounce Russian attacks.

Generic image of a citizen gathering in a public square during sunset.
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Generic image of a citizen gathering in a public square during sunset.

The Ukrainian community gathered this Sunday in Barcelona to mark the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, urging the international community not to normalize the ongoing war.

Organized by the 'Txervona Kalyna' Association of Ukrainians in Catalonia, the march started at Passeig de Gràcia and ended at Plaça de Catalunya. Protesters carried flags and chanted against Vladimir Putin, highlighting the daily terror faced by civilians due to strikes on energy infrastructure.

"The pain is constant, and the catastrophe and terror are daily. This winter has been one of the most difficult in our history."

Karina Feka · Activist and organizer
The President of the Parliament, Josep Rull, attended the event, stating that the Ukrainian cause is also the cause of Catalonia and Europe. The demonstration concluded with the national anthem and a call to stop purchasing Russian gas.