On May 7, the Place des Nations was to be the playground of the Immortal Regiment, a rally singing the past – but also present – glory of the Russian army. Caught up in the controversy, this pro-Putin demonstration was aborted at the last minute by the organizers. The next day, Sunday, May 8, it finally gives way to a pacifist rally which had precisely been organized in reaction to the parade of the Immortal Regiment.
Demonstration of anti-war Russians in Geneva: “Putin dishonors our ancestors”
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
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Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Prize-winning journalist with over 20 years of international news experience. Alexandra leads the editorial team, ensuring every story meets the highest standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.
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