War in Ukraine. A rally this Sunday, February 27 in Toulouse
Many associations are mobilizing and organizing a rally in solidarity with Ukraine and for peace in Europe this Sunday, February 27. The meeting is given place du Capitole at 2 p.m.
The diplomatic crisis between Russia and Ukraine persists. In support of the Ukrainian people, many associations and organizations are announcing a rally “in solidarity with Ukraine and for peace in Europe” this Sunday, February 27, 2022. The movement Pulse of Europe France meet at Place du Capitole in Toulouse from 2 p.m. A first gathering was scheduled for Friday, February 25 at Jean Jaurès.
Other associations have announced that they will join the rally, such as the European Movement of Haute-Garonne (MEF 31), or the Young Europeans Toulouse. This mobilization joins other European cities that want to make their voices heard in response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. From 3 p.m., a march will leave from the Jean Jaurès metro station.
The situation in Ukraine as of Saturday, February 26
This Thursday, February 24, Russia decided to invade its neighboring country and to ignore the calls for peace from the international community. More than 24 hours since the start of the attacks, the Ukrainian government has already recorded the death of 198 people. The Russian army continues to advance and the fighting started in Kiev on the night of Friday to Saturday.
According to information fromEuropean 1Emmanuel Macron announced this Friday, February 25 that France would become 200 mountain soldiers in Estonia. 500 soldiers with armor are also planned in Romania. After the sanctions invoked by the West, Vladimir Putin says he is ready to send a delegation to Minsk to be able to deal with Ukraine, as indicated franceinfo. It had so far always refused talks with its neighbor, despite repeated requests from its president Volodymyr Zelensky.