Russia-Ukraine standoff: Western expats call for support from their governments

Western expats took to the centre of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday in an effort to urge their own governments to support Ukraine as tensions with Russia continue to grow.

About 150 protesters, including nationals from the U.S., Canada and western European countries, carried their countries' flags to the Maidan Square, the site of the 2013-14 demonstrations that saw dozens of demonstrators killed in the final moments of former president Viktor Yanukovich's rule.

Bjoern Stendal, a grain merchant from Germany, expressed his disappointment over German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ruling out supplying Kyiv with arms after the latter sent a list with specific requests. The list included missile defence systems, tools for electronic warfare, night vision goggles and radar stations.

"Ukraine can't use slingshots against tanks. We, Ukraine, won't attack Russia, we want to defend our country," Stendal said.

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[yvonnetomenga]

So nice to see flags of multiple nations as a show of solidarity by the people. One tends to overlook them at international settings like the United Nations.

[filipemarchenko]

Thank u all for support for my beloved Ukraine

[miekadegerness]

Stay Strong Stay United .Is a show of Solidarity . Much Love to you all from Canada🫂🤝❤😊

[gyanendrakumar]

We people of India support Ukraine ( former USSR)

[shaol.]

Strong stand with you. God bless you Ukrainian!

[kenmunro]

AMERICAN'S getting DESPERATE TO START THIS UKRAINE WAR !

[TheStuffandthings]

The German grain merchant look exactly like I would expect a grain merchant to be.

[americanwoman]

Why are we there? We need help on our Southern Borders....America First...nobody helps us when we need it

[Sang-Je]

Peace in Ukraine will not happen through arms sales. Dialogue is the only path, America and nato should abide by the 1997 agreement affirmed in the U.N.
War mongering and manufacturing consent is dangerous.

[TheRedEagle]

change the borders !!! let ukrain join with nato and let those ukranian citys to the east go to russia

[unhingedcanadian]

Sorry to bizzy fighting for freedom here good luck.

[honesty]

What a manipulated view. And most of people are ignorant of the true truth.

[infotech]

A big support like the one with Crimea

[shabandipandip]

Why guy don't stand up for Afghanistan Syria Palestine people who really need help no one stand up for

[sandihidayat]

🇮🇩 Indonesia support Russia. Come on, Russia, take over Ukraine. Bring back the glory of the soviet union

[tutifruti]

Both Russia and China have developed a complete indifference towards whatever the West/USA/NATO are barking at or about....
And indifference is always the last stage of an existing or an ex-relationship. The stage in which you can no longer be hurt in any way by the opposing side.

[xx_xguzmanx_xx]

Stop war..talk is the good step for both side

[justworkingfortheweekend]

Ukraine would be a better country with Eastern Europe, Slavic values no the west

[omarrisan]

You’re supporting Ukraine more than supporting the Canadian Who lost their job and business. Shame on you. If you are real and Reliable news can you invite David Ike or Dr. Robert Malone Or Dr. Rima Laibow to Tell us some info about the pandemic!?

[faithphillips]

The US legit about to go to war with Russia… 😳