**Russian Ambassador Walks Over Ukrainian Protesters Near WWII Soviet Soldiers Monument in Warsaw**
In a powerful and emotional display of opposition to Russia’s military aggression, Ukrainian protesters lay on the ground near a monument to Soviet soldiers in Warsaw, Poland. The protest was held on May 9th, Victory Day in Russia, which has been transformed under Vladimir Putin‘s leadership into a militarized spectacle.
The Russian ambassador, Sergei Andreyev, walked past the protesters as they represented victims of the current war in Ukraine. The protesters were wrapped in bloodied sheets and had placed children’s toys along his path to symbolize child victims of Russia’s war. The demonstration was organized by the social initiative “Euromaidan-Warsaw” and was a silent protest against Russia’s use of 9 May as a propaganda platform.
The protesters, who included women and men from various ages, held signs that read “Make Russia Small Again” and collected signatures for a petition demanding the closure of the Russian Federation embassy in Poland and declaring the ambassador persona non grata. The event also featured a sculpture by Lithuanian artist Martynas Gaubas titled Khuilo, which represents Vladimir Putin as a symbol of aggression.
**Experts Analyze Russia’s Victory Day Parade**
The Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center analyzed Russia’s 2025 Victory Day parade as a demonstration of its formidable global power and unwillingness to cease confrontation with the West. The parade was attended by over two dozen world leaders and signaled the failure of efforts to isolate Putin, reinforcing Russia’s narrative linking WWII victory to its current war in Ukraine.
Experts emphasize that Putin is asserting his dominance on the international stage, effectively dictating terms for ending the war-insisting peace can only come on Russia’s conditions. During the Victory Day speech 2025, Putin referenced Ukrainian cities such as Sevastopol and Odesa as part of Russia’s “heroic legacy,” signaling intensified Kremlin claims over these territories.
**Ukrainian Protesters Show Solidarity**
The protest in Warsaw showed solidarity with Ukraine and opposition to Russia’s military aggression. The event was a powerful display of unity among Polish people, who are concerned about Russia’s growing influence in the region. The protesters’ determination to stand up against Putin’s regime is a testament to their commitment to democracy and human rights.
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, events like this protest demonstrate that there is still hope for peace and reconciliation. The Ukrainian people will not give up in the face of aggression, and the international community must continue to support them in their quest for freedom and self-determination.
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