Kiev's Pride Parade saw around 8,000 people take to the streets in support of LGBT rights.
Video posted to Twitter by Reuters shows demonstrators marching peacefully before a protester leaps out at them and grabs at their Pride banner with both hands, apparently in an attempt to tear it. At least two demonstrators can be seen trying to pull the protester away from the banner, as the others try to keep hold of the sign.
"There were some small incidents, but no injuries," she said, adding:"The most important [thing] for us is human rights." The success of the parade, which saw at least 3,000 more people in attendance than last year's event, comes following the election of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a former comedian who took office last month. Zelenskiy campaigned on a vow to promote tolerance in the country, with the new leader vowing to stand for equality for all.
In a Twitter statement, William B. Taylor, charge d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine joined in sharing that sentiment, writing:"We stand with all Ukrainians striving for equality and non-discrimination."the British ambassador to Ukraine, who took part in the march, thanked police and other law enforcement agencies"for protecting today's Pride event in Kiev."
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