A group of Guyanese yesterday held a peaceful protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Georgetown to protest its invasion of Ukraine and the death and destruction it has inflicted on its people.
Following the protest, three of the protestors, Kaieteur News Publisher Glenn Lall, accountant Christopher Ram and Yog Mahadeo, were subsequently invited into the Russian’s Embassy compound by officials to “talk.”
It is unclear what the outcome of the dialogue was.
Stabroek News spoke to some of the protesters, who lamented Russia’s aggression and voiced their fear that it could serve as an inspiration for Venezuela.
“…So it leaves us to wonder what will be the outcome. We’re hoping for the best and we’re standing out here in solidarity for the Ukrainians,” said Jonelle Klass, who noted Guyana’s border controversy with Venezuela, which is currently before the World Court.
Another protester, Ray Daggers, decried the loss of life and urged unity around the world. “We did not expect for innocent persons to be killed. “We hope that every single leader of the worlds come together and [makes
certain] that this war stops,” he said.
Other protesters noted that that they were protesting for the future generations. “I am protesting for my younger children and grandchildren, I want them to live in a peaceful world… I don’t want this country to get involved in that war. Instead, I want everybody to come together from every country and live good,” said a female protestor, who did not want to be named.
