31 May 2023 | 01:32 PM UTC
Europe: Activists plan demonstrations in support of Russian opposition politician in multiple cities June 4
Activist groups to demonstrate across Europe in support of Russian opposition politician June 4. Localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activist groups to demonstrate in multiple European cities, in support of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, June 4. Navalny has been imprisoned in Russia since January 2021. Attendees will gather in the following major cities, among multiple other urban centers:
Armenia: Yerevan, Alexander Myasnikyan Square, 14:00
Austria: Vienna, Herbert von Karajan Square,14:00
Belgium: Brussels, Albertine Square, 14:00
Cyprus: Limassol, Old Port Square, 17:00
Czech Republic: Prague, Staromestske namesti, 14:00
Denmark: Copenhagen, Radhuspladsen, 14:00
Estonia: Tallinn, Tammsaare Park, 15:00
Finland: Helsinki, Kansalaistori,14:00
France: Paris, Place de la Bastille, 14:00
Germany: Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, 14:00
Hungary: Budapest, Andrassy ut 60, 12:00 (June 3)
Ireland: Dublin, The Spire, 14:00
Italy: Rome, Belvedere del Gianicolo, 14:00
Lithuania: Vilnius, Rotuses aikste, 14:00
Montenegro: Podgorica, Nezavisnost trg, 14:00
Netherlands: Amsterdam, Museumplein, 14:00
Norway: Oslo, Europaradets plass, 13:00
Poland: Warsaw, Belwederska 49 (Russian Embassy), 14:00
Portugal: Lisbon, Praca dos Restauradores, 17:00
Serbia: Belgrade, Republic Square, 14:00
Slovakia: Bratislava, Hviezdoslavovo namestie, 15:00
Slovenia: Ljubljana, Preserna Square, 14:00
Spain: Madrid, Puerta del Sol, 14:00
Sweden: Stockholm, Russian Embassy Park, Gjorwellsgatan 31, 15:00
Switzerland: Geneva, Place des Nations, 14:00
UK: London, Embassy of Russia, Kensington Palace Gardens, 14:00.
The size of demonstrations will likely vary, with potentially several hundred protesters gathering at the larger events. Authorities will likely enact increased security measures, including deploying additional personnel, at any gathering site. Security will likely be highest around Russian embassies and other diplomatic or cultural centers. Localized transport and business disruptions may occur, particularly if there is a high turnout or protesters occupy nearby streets.
Advice
Avoid demonstrations as a precaution. Seek updated information on protest plans and related disruptions. Exercise caution if operating near known and possible rally sites. Plan for possible transport and business disruptions near gatherings and seek alternative routes to circumvent affected areas. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately leave the area. Heed local traffic and security advice.
