Families are to gather in Stoke-on-Trent today in protest at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The demo will take place by the blue clock outside the Potteries Centre, in Hanley, between noon and 2pm.
It comes as similar events are being held in other cities across the UK to unite in support of the Ukrainian people. Many of the demos have seen people waving yellow and blue placards – the colours of the country’s flag.
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Ukraine Solidarity North Staffordshire is organising today’s (Sunday, March 6) protest in Hanley.
Local groups will be campaigning for a peaceful end to the conflict and for the UK Government to make it easier for refugees to seek asylum in Britain.
North Staffs Green Party, NORSCARF, and South Cheshire and North Staffs CND will be among those taking part.
A CND spokesperson said: “With the escalating threat of nuclear war, we are doing everything we can to raise awareness of the catastrophe that nuclear weapons’ use would unleash.
“We are at a life-or-death moment for humanity and we urge you to do everything you can to oppose this war and to oppose the use of nuclear weapons.”
The Green Party has also called for the UK Government to follow the lead taken by countries across the EU to aid the growing number of refugees.
It marks the 11 th day of Russia’s assault on Ukraine, as the heavy bombardment of many cities continues.
More than a million people have fled over the border, with Europe facing a humanitarian crisis.
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