Protesters turned the world blue and yellow to call for peace in Ukraine.
From London to Tokyo, thousands flew Ukrainian flags as they pounded the streets to denounce despot Vladimir Putin today.
One of the angriest demos was in Tbilisi – capital of Georgia, which Russia invaded in 2008.
And hundreds gathered outside the United Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland, while an estimated 20,000 protested in capital Bern.
There were hundreds of other demos across the globe, including in Pakistan, Cyprus, South Korea, Spain and Russia’s neighbour Finland. Many carried images of Putin mocked up as Hitler.
In London, thousands descended on the Russian embassy and Downing Street. Some had tears in their eyes, while others were visibly angry as they sang the Ukrainian anthem and chanted “Putin stop war”, “Putin go home” and “Free Ukraine”.
Others drew the Ukrainian flag on the embassy’s wall and flags were tied to the gate.
Premier League footballers and fans also displayed banners and flags amid growing calls for Russia to be thrown out of the World Cup.
And there were tears among both players and supporters at Everton’s clash with Manchester City, as both clubs have Ukrainian stars.
In Manchester around 1,000 people gathered in Piccadilly Gardens. Student Natalia Czoslan, 20, from Kyiv, said: “Putin has to realise he will never win. The people of Ukraine will never accept a murderer, a war criminal, in charge.”
Tanya Patterson, 40, also from Kyiv, added: “Western governments need to be stronger, they need to do more. Lighting buildings up with yellow and blue lights is a nice gesture but it doesn’t help the people who are being bombed by Putin.”
