Greater than 2,000 folks have protested towards NATO in Madrid forward of a key summit within the Spanish capital later this week.
Carrying the hammer and sickle flags of the previous Soviet Union, they have been crucial of the alliance's position within the Ukraine battle.
"What we name the Ukraine battle isn't a battle between Russia and Ukraine, it’s a battle between NATO and Russia," claimed Manuel Pardo, a spokesman for quite a few anti-NATO actions.
"When the USSR disappeared, what occurred was that NATO didn’t disappear as nicely. In reality, it took benefit of there not being a counterpower to strengthen NATO as an intervention software."
One lady on the rally on Sunday was eager to emphasize the protesters aren't in favour of Russia's invasion of Ukraine however stated that escalating the battle isn't the reply.
"In fact, we're additionally against Putin, and that is additionally a central message, however we additionally suppose that the response to Putin can’t be the militarisation of our societies," stated Andrea Polanco.
"I'm fed up (with) this enterprise of arms and killing folks. The answer they suggest is extra arms and wars and we all the time pay for it. So, no NATO, no (military) bases, let the People go and depart us alone with out wars and weapons," stated Concha Hoyos, a retired Madrid resident, instructed Reuters.
Organisers claimed 5,000 folks joined the march, however authorities in Madrid put the quantity at 2,200.
Critics of the demonstration stated placing the highlight on NATO is distracting consideration from the true drawback, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The battle, in addition to Sweden and Finland's bid to hitch NATO, are set to dominate the Madrid summit on 29-30 June.
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