We came together a group of Norwegians and Ukrainians to bring attention to Russia’s invasion.

Approximately all members from the community displayed signs and waved Ukrainian flags, rallying against the war.

“It is difficult. When the war in Israel broke out, all the attention was drawn to Israel and Palestine and the situation there,” said Per-Kaare Holdal from s2pU.

The Ukrainian community also wants the public to be aware of the “new crimes” committed by Russia against Ukraine.

“We call on the government of Norway to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism,” said the group of Ukrainians and Norwegians.

One of the people who attended the event arrived Norway in October this year after fleeing the port city of Odessa.

“The war has continued and people are tired, and I think we must remind them about (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and what he is doing to Ukraine,” said this lady.

She says her 11-year-old son’s hearing has been impacted by Russian missiles and drone attacks.

In addition to wanting Russia designated a terrorist state, the s2pU also wants more sanctions imposed on all countries “supporting Russian aggression.”