‘There was a mark for artillery strike on my grandmother’s home in Ukraine,’ demonstrator says
Marjan Pokhyly, initially from Kyiv and now residing in Edinburgh, shared his concern for his grandmother, who continues to be in Ukraine.
“On her home there was a mark for artillery strike,” he stated.
“I do not know if the mark has been rubbed off, however there have been folks wearing common garments and so they have been strolling round marking for artillery to strike.”
Standing together with his again to Holyrood with a Ukrainian flag draped round his shoulders, the 28-year-old graduate stated MSPs have to do extra to assist shield his nation.
He known as for Nato – the intergovernmental navy alliance between 28 European international locations and two North American international locations – to guard Ukraine’s air house.
“They (MSPs) can totally demand that Nato does extra, that Nato covers the skies.
“Individuals like me can simply discuss, that is all we will do, we will come to those demonstrations, however it’s politicians who should make these legal guidelines occur.
“They have to search for extra alternatives to assist Ukraine.”
He added: “In the meanwhile it is simply phrases. It’s extremely straightforward to face right here and communicate to indicate help. However phrases do not cease Russian aggression.”
