Photos show protesters across the world calling on Putin to stand down as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine

Sarah Al-ArshaniFeb 27, 2022, 11:23 IST

Ukrainians living in Mexico protest against Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, in front of the Russian Embassy in Mexico City, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Marco Ugarte

Protests broke out across the world following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Demonstrators demanded Putin back down and that world leaders take swift action.

Eggs were thrown at the Russian embassy in London

A woman holds a Russian flag with the message 'Russians Against Occupation — No War' as pro-Ukraine activists protest outside the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in London, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/David Cliff

As of Saturday afternoon over 3,000 Russians were arrested at pro-Ukrainian protests in various cities

Police detain a demonstrator during an action against Russia's attack on Ukraine in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Hundreds rallied in front of the White House on Saturday

People protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine outside of the White House in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Tens of thousands gathered in cities all across Europe

People take part in a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Vilnius, Lithuania, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis

Peace activists held a protest in Belgrade, Serbia

Protesters hold banners in front of graffiti showing former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic during a protest against the Russian invasion in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic

Protesters in Brussels held up signs that read "Russian warship go f**k yourself;" "I'm Russian I stand with Ukraine" and "Adolf Putin"

A protestor holds a sign during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Valeria Mongelli

Parisians also called on the invasion to stop

A woman waves a Ukrainian flag during a rally in protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 in Paris.AP Photo/Adrienne Surprenant

Ukrainians living in Istanbul called on Turkey and other countries to help Ukraine

Women hold placards as members of a pro-government human rights group protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, outside the Russian embassy, in Ankara, Turkey, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici

Protesters in India pressed their government to do more evacuate thousands of mainly Indian students trapped in Ukraine

People hold candles during an all faith prayers for the safe evacuation of Indians stranded in Ukraine following Russia invasion, in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Ajit Solanki

Thousands of miles away, protests also broke out across Latin America

A Ukrainian living in Brazil attends a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.AP Photo/Andre Penner

Protesters in Cyprus held signs that read: "#Terrorussia," "Stop Putin, Stop war," and "Stop Russian aggression to save Europe's future"

Ukrainian protestors, living in Cyprus, hold placards during a protest outside the Presidential palace in capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Petros Karadjias

In Athens, over 2,000 protesters gathered

Protesters hold placards during a rally against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, outside the Russian embassy in Athens, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis

Ukrainians living in London protesting the Russian invasion of their home country fear it's all they can do

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