In Auxerre, like everywhere in France, many gatherings took place this Saturday afternoon. In Auxerre, around 150 people gathered at Place Charles Surugue to support the Ukrainian people after the Russian invasion. The people of Auxerre met at 3 p.m., in the square, to mark their opposition to this war, and to call on European leaders to intervene as quickly as possible.
In the crowd, the emotion was strong. _”Today, when we see the city of Kiev surrounded, it’s abominable. I’m completely stunned,” says Sabine.
A rally at the call of the Sénonais collective of support for exiles and several left-wing parties. Political party flags mingled with a few placards denouncing the war in Ukraine. The name of the Russian president was also on everyone’s lips this afternoon. “We condemn Vladimir Putin’s aggression! We demand respect for states as they are within their internationally recognized borders, respect for international law and we support the Ukrainian people in defending their citizenship.“said Jean-Claude, activist of the Movement against Racism and for the friendship of peoples (MRAP).