Hundreds Of People In Taiwan Held A Protest For Ukraine On The Second Anniversary Of Russia’s Invasion
On the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of people marched across the streets of the Taipei.
On Saturday Feb. 24, on the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of people in Taiwan marched across the streets of the capital, Taipei, to stand with Ukraine and to call for an end to the war.
We asked some of the demonstrators – who came from all around the world – why it was important for them to take part in the protest for peace.
Speaking with Almost, 24-year-old Ukrainian student Nadiia Symoneko said that it was important for her to be a part of the protest because Ukraine is her home and her dad is fighting for its freedom.
She added that if Ukraine wins, then Taiwan wins and if Ukraine loses then the whole democratic world would be in danger.
“People who love freedom should stand together,” Yvonne Pai, a 17-year-old from Taiwan. “Taiwan is also facing the threat of being invaded, so we should stand with Ukraine.”
Wendy Chen, an 18-year-old from Taiwan, noted that the political situation is similar in Ukraine and Taiwan and the protest will help remind Taiwanese people to stay vigilant.
“It’s been two years but there still isn’t a clear inclination to oppose Russia. I hope more Taiwanese people and people from around the world can support Ukraine more,” 25-year-old Yi Shan from Taiwan said.
Oleksandr Shyn, a Ukrainian-Korean activist and an organizer with Taiwan Stands With Ukraine, which organized the protest, said that Ukraine’s fight is not just for its land but also for the very existence of democracy in east Europe and also globally.
“We hope that wherever you live in the world, that you will be aware that the war is happening and keep supporting,” Alex Khomenko, the main organizer, said. “If you are not aware of what’s happening, you should do something because the aggressors can come after you. So, just do something.”
