As the Russian army announced that it had launched an attack on Ukrainian military facilities and the military invasion by Russia began, more than 20 Ukrainians living in Japan gathered in front of JR Shibuya Station to protest.
Participants sang the national anthem while raising the flag of Ukraine, and then screamed "Putin should stop the war" and "Peace in Ukraine".
Ivy Yavanji, 25, who participated in the protest, said, "My family lived more than 100 kilometers from the Russian border, and I was informed that the airport was hit by a rocket. And my mother are worried. I want Russia to leave Ukraine. "
Victoria Masluc, 32, who has lived in Japan for 11 years, said, "I was surprised to hear that Russia had invaded from a family living in the western part of Ukraine. I am in contact with my family and friends. But everyone is very scared. I want Japan to take political action. "