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‘Evil cannot prevail’: Aberdeen students protest Russian invasion of Ukraine

Aberdeen Amnesty International Society and Aberdeen University Student Association hosted a peace demonstration and vigil at Elphinstone hall. Picture by Scott Baxter.
Aberdeen Amnesty International Society and Aberdeen University Student Association hosted a peace demonstration and vigil at Elphinstone hall. Picture by Scott Baxter.

A protest organised by Aberdeen University students drew a crowd to speak out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Aberdeen student Bo Lindohf said that the protest was about taking a stand against the violence in Ukraine.

“We’re protesting Russian aggression. Not Russia the country and its people, but Vladimir Putin and his war crimes against Ukrainian people.”

The protesters also encouraged students and attendees to donate essential supplies to support Ukrainians and those affected by the war.

‘We need to make sure we preserve as much human life as possible’

Bo was just one of many Aberdeen students and locals who were at Elphinstone Hall on Friday night to protest the war in Ukraine.

Attendees swapped stories and shared their reasons for opposing the war in Ukraine, but Bo asked the crowd to remember that victims of conflict everywhere in the world need equal support.

Aberdeen Ukraine protest: Collecting donations for relief effort

Organisers at Friday’s protest encouraged everyone who was able to donate supplies.

Ivana Drdáková, Aberdeen University Student Association’s vice-president for welfare, was encouraged by the community support.

Attendees shared emotional stories and encouraged each other to show support for Ukraine. Picture by Scott Baxter.

“We do not stand for any aggressions and do not support war; we stand in solidarity and fully support students affected by what is happening.”

Ivana encouraged everyone to donate to the relief efforts in Ukraine.

Aberdeen student Bo Lindohf addresses the crowd at Friday night's protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine at Aberdeen's Elphinstone Hall.
Aberdeen student Bo Lindohf addresses the crowd at Friday night’s protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine at Aberdeen’s Elphinstone Hall. Picture by Scott Baxter.

There is a collection point for supplies to go to Ukraine at Kirkhill Industrial Estate. Some of the supplies needed include:

  • Flasks
  • Hot water bottles
  • Bandages
  • Yoga/sleeping mats
  • Sleeping bags
  • Baby wet wipes
  • Sanitary pads/tampons
  • First aid kits
  • Pet food

A spokesperson for Aberdeen City Council said that primary and secondary schools are also working to send relief to Ukraine.

Where possible, the council is asking donors to support the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukrainian appeal.

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