Those Killed During Russian Invasion of Ukriane Remembered in Amsterdam, Netherlands - 03 Jun 2023

An activist of the Dutch Feminist Anti-War Resistance is covered in fake blood. On June 3, 2023, the group, Dutch Feminist Anti-War Resistance, protested in front of the tank to remember the 8,000+ Ukrainians who have been killed since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and also to honour Children's Day (on June 1) - to draw attention to the crimes committed by Russia against Ukrainian children. Activists from the Dutch Feminist Anti-War Resistance covered themselves in fake blood and stood/sat silent for 1.5 hours in front of the damaged Russian tank. On May 27, 2023, a damaged RussiaN T72 tank was put on display at Amsterdam's Leidseplein square. The purpose of this installation is best described by Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, as a warning that "peace, humanity, democratic values and freedom cannot be taken for granted." It cannot be missed that these values are under attack. These messages have drawn a mixed response - from both anti-war protestors, who have left flowers and messages on the tank, to pro-RussiaN counter-protestors dawning Russian flags and expressing pro-Russian sentiments.