Protesters held indicators that urged negotiation over escalation. (Representational)

Berlin:

An illustration in opposition to supplying Ukraine with weapons for struggle with Russia attracted 10,000 folks on Saturday, drawing criticism from prime German authorities officers and a big police presence to take care of order.

Organised by a outstanding left-wing German politician, the protest comes a day after the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which drew guarantees of extra weapons from western allies, contemporary sanctions in opposition to Russia and reveals of assist for Kyiv throughout the globe.

“We name on the German chancellor to cease the escalation of arms deliveries. Now!…As a result of day-after-day misplaced prices as much as 1,000 extra lives – and brings us nearer to a third world struggle,” the protest’s organizers stated on their web site.

The “Rebellion for Peace” was organised partially by Sahra Wagenknecht, a member of Germany’s left-wing Die Linke social gathering.

Germany, together with america, has been one of many largest suppliers of weapons for Ukraine.

“Negotiate, not escalate” one signal held by a demonstrator stated, whereas a banner within the crowd learn “Not our struggle”.

A police spokesperson stated 10,000 folks gathered round Germany’s symbolic Brandenburg Gate in central Berlin.

Police mobilised 1,400 officers to maintain the peace and to implement bans on army uniforms, Russian and Soviet flags, Russian army songs and right-wing symbols.

The police spokesperson stated there was no signal of right-wing teams attending and that the protest, which German Finance Minister Christian Lindner stated have to be “clearly opposed”, was peaceable.

“Whoever doesn’t stand by Ukraine is on the flawed aspect of historical past,” Lindner stated on Twitter.

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