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Russian Protest in Nicosia Over Zelenskyy's Visit

Published January 7, 2026, 14:14
Russian Protest in Nicosia Over Zelenskyy's Visit

Approximately 40 Russians residing in Cyprus held a protest in Nicosia, expressing their disagreement with the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the island. The protest took place on Dighenis Akritas Avenue. Earlier in the day, members of the Ukrainian diaspora in Cyprus held a peaceful rally in support of Ukraine at Eleftheria Square, ahead of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.