The 10th KyivPride March took place in the center of the capital - opponents gathered without clashes
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On June 21, the 10th KyivPride March took place in Kyiv under the slogan "Our families are part of Ukraine." Opponents of the march gathered near the police post, but there were no clashes; the march was paused due to air defense operations.
On Sunday, June 21, the 10th KyivPride March took place in the center of Kyiv. Representatives of the LGBT community marched under the slogan "Our families are part of Ukraine." At the same time, opponents of the march gathered, stating they came out "in support of the Ukrainian family and against degradation." This was reported by a UNN correspondent from the scene.
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The ambassadors of France and Canada to Ukraine, Gaël Veyssière and Natalka Cmoc, were present at the event. According to the correspondent, opponents of the march gathered near one of the police posts, but it did not come to clashes.
Photo: Andriy Khodkov
After explosions related to the operation of air defense in the capital, the march was suspended. At the same time, photos and videos of the march appeared online.
Participants of the action against the Equality March chanted slogans: "One united cathedral Ukraine," "Tradition, family, order," and "Putin is also LGBT, he is proud of you."
Context
Earlier, UNN reported that during the KyivPride March, temporary restrictions on vehicle traffic in the central part of the city and changes to public transport routes were provided.
The city authorities called on all participants of public events, as well as citizens who may have different views on their holding, to comply with legal requirements, respect the rights and freedoms of other people, and refrain from any manifestations of aggression or provocations.