site.btaPeaceful March Held in Sofia in Support of Ukraine

People gathered for a peaceful demonstration in central Sofia on Thursday to express their support for Ukraine a month after the military conflict started there on February 24. Sofia's Independence square was filled up by people, urging for the military actions to stop. The demonstration, organized on Facebook, is mottoed "Together for Ukraine".

"We have gathered in support of Ukraine and against the Russian aggression and Vladimir Putin's aggression. Some say that the Russian people are not Putin, but who elects him? I have been to Ukraine on a humanitarian mission, as well as other missions, and have no words to describe this aggression," Ivan Belishki, a rescuer from the central town of Panagyurishte, told BTA.

"We are protesting against the unconventional methods of war, the use of cluster munitions and other prohibited ammunition," he further said.

The organizers call on people not only to support Ukraine, but also Bulgaria's Euro-Atlantic orientation.

The procession is scheduled to reach Sofia's Eagles Bridge.