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Ukrainians in SL protest in front of Russian Embassy

25 February 2022 03:24 pm - 4     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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The Ukrainian community in Sri Lanka launched a protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Colombo today against Russia's invasion of Ukraine which has plunged Europe into a turmoil.
 
Ukrainian nationals stood outside the Embassy holding placards saying 'Stop Russian Aggression', 'Stop the war' and 'Russia Go Home', and said 'the full scale war' launched by Russia had caused the first casualties among military and civilians. 
 
"Ukrainians residing and traveling in Sri Lanka want the world to hear our voice. We believe as any other nation we have the right for peaceful protest," the Ukrainian nationals said.
 
"Peaceful Ukrainian towns and villages are under attack day and night non stop. Russian troops are moving inside of Ukrainian territory unlawfully crossing the border from the North, East and South. The world can and must stop Russia decisively. It is time for the international community to act immediately," the citizens said.
 
The citizens also said they called for tough sanctions against Russia and all possible levers of influence on Moscow to stop the war. 
 
"We call for military, humanitarian and financial assistance to Ukraine at this difficult time for our country," the citizens said. 
 
They further said that although Sri Lanka and Ukraine were situated far away from each other, they easily found common ground
 
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  Comments - 4

  • Punchi Banda Friday, 25 February 2022 04:01 PM

    We are fortunate that the British created British India that is unified all the different peoples when they departed. If Madras presidency was separately independent they would have invaded and taken over Tamil areas just like what Putin is doing in Ukraine, did in Georgia and Moldova and Turkey did in Cyprus

    European Friday, 25 February 2022 04:35 PM

    In the meantime Sri Lanka celebrates their bilateral friendhip with Russia. Or did you at least address the lying Russian ambassador, Mr. President?

    Gaya Friday, 25 February 2022 04:41 PM

    Do not waste your time and energy. Our guys cannot or will not lift a finger to help you guys

    Ranaweera Friday, 25 February 2022 06:24 PM

    Obviously we cannot do anything about it. Neither could Europe and Americans. So far , They have not put any meaning ful sanctions against Russia. They cannot risk oil prices going out of control. Russia account for 11 million barrels of oil Dail which is a significant number. So guys , don't insult your own, when your masters are also thinking about their welfare rather than that of Ukrainians.


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