Protests are being held across continents against the war in Ukraine since the Russian invasion which entered the third day on Saturday, while Ukrainians living abroad held prayers and vigils in their host countries and hoped for an end to the violence.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Anti-war protests, solidarity events held across continents

In Pics: From New York to Japan, anti-war demonstrations take over the streets

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In Russia, police arrest thousands participating in 'anti-war' protests, threaten with 'legal repercussions'

Zayya Lwin, 27, is one of 17 organisers of the anti-war protest which on Saturday degenerated into scuffles and fistfights, raising fresh concerns about freedom of speech in the Southeast Asian nation

Myanmar anti-war protester says police to lay more charges against him

The protest in Yangon blocked one of Yangon's busiest junctions for more than an hour, before the riot police left

Myanmar riot police break up anti-war protest in Yangon

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Anti-war protests, solidarity events held across continents

In Pics: From New York to Japan, anti-war demonstrations take over the streets

In Russia, police arrest thousands participating in 'anti-war' protests, threaten with 'legal repercussions'

Myanmar anti-war protester says police to lay more charges against him

Myanmar riot police break up anti-war protest in Yangon