Invasion of Ukrainian military invasion by Russia in Niigata Prefecture, protest from the street and sports world "Heart hurts"
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine on the 24th.
In Ukraine, the situation has continued to be tense, including the sacrifice of the general public.
With protests from all over the world, even in Niigata ...
"I am protesting in the military invasion of Ukraine in Russia."
On the 27th, about 20 people gathered in front of Niigata Station, appealing to Russia to stop the miserable war involving ordinary people.
[Caller Hitoshi Nakayama City Yoshiyoshi] "Niigata City has a friendly sister city with some Russian cities, and it is necessary to speak from Niigata City."
The voice of the protest is from the sports world ...
[Albirex Niigata Ippei -no -ka] "I have lived in Russia for six years. Don't do various political reasons because the country has begun war."
This is what Ippeishino Pika has joined Albirex Niigata this season.
Born in a Japanese father and a Russian mother, and Russian citizens, Ippei has gained experience in the Russian Premier League, Spartaku Moscow.
[Albirex Niigata Ippei -no -ka] "I have an acquaintance in Ukraine, and some people know it now in the subway, so it hurts my heart when I watch local videos."
Ippei posted his thoughts on the anti -war on SNS, saying, "It is painful to fight the two countries that are important for me."
Voices that blame Russia are growing in Japan as they follow.