Feb 25, 2022 - World

In photos: Protesters around the world rally for Ukraine

Rebecca Falconer

Pro-Ukraine demonstrators hold Ukranian flags and placards during a demonstration in support to Ukraine at the Venceslas square in Prague, Czech Republic on February 24. — Pro-Ukraine protesters hold Ukranian flags and placards during a demonstration at the Venceslas square in Prague, Czech Republic on Feb. 24. Photo: Michal Cizek/AFP via Getty Images

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered widespread outrage, including in Moscow where monitoring groups said police had detained hundreds of protesters on Thursday.

The big picture: As governments around the world announced fresh sanctions in response to Russia's unprovoked assault, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities around the world to protest — many outside Russian embassies.

Police officers detain a man holding a placard reading "No war" during a protest at Pushkinskaya Square on February 24, 2022 in Moscow, Russia. — Police officers detain a man holding a placard reading "No war" during a protest at Pushkinskaya Square on in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 24. Photo: Konstantin Zavrazhin/Getty Images

Ukrainians gather in front of the White House on February 24. — Demonstrators gather in front of the White House in on Feb. 24 to protest Russia's attack in Ukraine. Photo: Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

A protester holds a placard in the colour of the Ukrainian flag during a rally against Russia's military operation in Ukraine during a rally in Rennes, western France on February 24. — A protester holds a placard in the colour of the Ukrainian flag during a rally in Rennes, western France. on Feb. 24. Photo: Damien Meyer/AFP via Getty Images

Anti-war demonstrators and Ukrainians living in UK, gather around 10 Downing Street to protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, on February 24, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. — Anti-war demonstrators really near 10 Downing Street in London, England, on Feb. 24. Photo: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

People clad in the Israeli (L) and Ukrainian flags take part in a protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, at the Russian embassy in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv. — People clad in the Israeli (L) and Ukrainian flags take part in a protest in front of the Russian embassy in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on Feb. 24. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images

People protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 in front of the Chancellery in Berlin — People protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in front of the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 24. Photo: John Macdougall/AFP via Getty Images

A man takes part in a protest against Russia's actions in Ukraine during a rally at Shibuya district in Tokyo on February 24. — A protest against Russia's actions in Ukraine in the Shibuya district in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 24. Photo: Philip Fong/AFP via Getty Images

Protesters from Ukranian and Russian backgrounds shout slogans during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Sydney on February 25 — Protesters from Ukrainian and Russian backgrounds during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 25. Photo: Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

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