Activists Display Crosses, Photos of Killed Ukrainian Children at Russian Embassy in Warsaw on May 9

On May 9, activists in Warsaw displayed an installation of crosses and photographs of Ukrainian children killed due to Russian aggression in front of the Russian Embassy. The civic initiative «Euromaidan-Warsaw» organized the event, which drew dozens of participants from Ukraine, Poland, and other countries, as reported by UkrInform.

The demonstration coincided with Russia's traditional promotion of its «victory over fascism» narrative, utilizing May 9 as a central element of its political propaganda. Organizers stated their objective was to present the devastating reality of the war and its impact on Ukraine's civilian population.

Natalia Panchenko, leader of Euromaidan-Warsaw, emphasized, «We want to remind the whole world that Russia is a terrorist state waging a genocidal war in Ukraine, committing war crimes, and must be held accountable for this.» The installation aimed to underscore the profound human cost of the conflict Russia has waged against Ukraine since 2014, including the full-scale invasion.

Panchenko highlighted the extensive crimes against Ukrainian children, noting that over 700 children have been killed, more than 3,000 injured, and over 20,000 illegally transferred from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia. She reiterated Ukraine's demand for the return of deported children and a more robust international response to these atrocities. Panchenko also referenced the International Criminal Court in The Hague's arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin concerning the deportation of children. The protest installation remained outside the Russian Embassy throughout the day, serving as a public memorial to the war's victims.