On the 24th, half a year after Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine, members of NGOs lit candles in front of the Russian Embassy in Tokyo and appealed for an end to the military invasion.
About 25 people gathered at the candlelight activity held near the Russian embassy in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
With candle-shaped lights in one hand, the participants held up messages such as "Russia uphold the UN Charter and get out of Ukraine" and "Stop the war" and said, "Don't kill civilians. Don't kill children." ’ and so on.
Finally, he appealed in Russian, "against the war."
A woman who participated said, "I was surprised by the Russian invasion, but I never imagined that it would continue for six months. I'm also afraid that time has passed and I've gotten used to it. Things we must never forget. I will continue to appeal," he said.
Call for ceasefire and support for Ukraine in front of Shibuya Station
In addition, in front of Shibuya Station in Tokyo on the evening of the 24th, Ukrainians living in Japan appealed for a ceasefire and continued support for Ukraine as soon as possible.
The rally was held through SNS, raising voices against Russia's military aggression. People of all nationalities and ages participated.
In the occasional drizzle, the participants raised papers with words such as "Peace to Ukraine" written in Japanese and English, and chanted "Let's stop Russia," appealing for a ceasefire as soon as possible. .
A moment of silence was also observed at the venue for the victims.
A 30-year-old woman from Kyiv who evacuated to Japan in April said, "A lot has changed in the last six months, but now I can live safely and I am grateful for the many supports. The war will end soon. I hope you don't forget about Ukraine," he said.
A 49-year-old woman who lived in Ukraine about 30 years ago said, "After half a year, I feel that the interest of Japanese people is waning. But I want to contribute," he said.