From Saint Petersburg to Sydney, People Around the World Are Protesting Russia's Invasion of Ukraine [PHOTOS]

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Russia's attack on Ukraine continues after the country invaded on Feb. 24, with forces moving from the north, south and east. Details of the attack and the fighting change by the day, but this is the first major land conflict in Europe in decades — and hundreds have already been reported dead or wounded. Thousands more people have fled or tried to escape Ukraine amid warnings of a possible "refugee crisis."

Reuters February 2022 reports that "5,500 people have been detained at various anti-war protests since the invasion began on Thursday."

Hours after the first missiles struck in Ukraine, the Investigative Committee of Russia, a government authority, released a statement warning citizens not to participate in "mass riots and rallies associated with the tense foreign policy situation" as it's "criminal" and will result in "serious legal consequences."

Saint Petersburg, Russia

A local Russian news outlet shared videos as hundreds gathered with signs and chanted, "No to war!" Police used megaphones in an attempt to disperse crowds as local authorities were seen detaining protesters.

Pictured: Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest in Saint Petersburg on Feb. 24.

Paris

Protests spread around the world as the death toll continued to rise after the first full day of Russia's incursion into Ukraine. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said early Friday local time that 137 people had been killed and 316 were wounded, according to reports.

Pictured: Protesters gather in Paris on Feb. 24.

New York City

President Putin's aggression toward Ukraine was widely condemned by the international community, including with economic sanctions and NATO troops massing in the region. Putin insisted Ukraine has historic ties to Russia and he was acting in the interest of so-called "peacekeeping."

On Feb. 24, protesters gathered in New York City to show support for Ukraine admit Russia's invasion.

Washington, D.C.

In Washington D.C., people gathered outside of the White House with signs reading "Help Ukraine Now," "Stop Putin" and more.

American President Joe Biden said as the invasion began, "The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces."

Sydney

People took to the streets in Sydney on Feb. 24.

Santiago, Chile

In Santiago, Chile, protestors marched through the streets with signs reading "Stop Putin's Aggression" and "Stop Putin, Stop War."

Mexico City

In Mexico City, a woman prayed among police officers as they guarded the Russian Embassy in Mexico's capital.

Istanbul, Turkey

In Istanbul, Turkey, people crowded the streets to show support for the people of Ukraine. One protester's sign read "Putin, Hands Off Ukraine!"

Bari, Italy

In Bari, Italy, people gathered in Piazza Libertà on Feb. 25 to protest the economic consequences that the war in Ukraine is already producing. According to the organizers' estimates, about 2,500 farmers, fishermen and ranchers participated.

Madrid, Spain

Several people with Ukrainian flags took part in a rally in front of the Russian embassy in Madrid, Spain, on Feb. 25.

Brussels, Belgium

Protesters gathered in front of the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 25 as NATO leaders held an extraordinary virtual summit to discuss the security situation in and around Ukraine.

Adana, Turkey

In Adana, Turkey, Ukrainians living in the city held banners as well as Ukrainian and Turkish flags during a protest on Feb. 25.

Taipei, Taiwan

Protesters gathered in front of the Representative Office of the Moscow-Taipei Coordination Commission in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb. 25.

Berlin

On Feb. 25, demonstrators in Berlin protested against the war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of the Federal Chancellery.

Antwerp, Belgium

People protested in front of the Russian consulate-general in Antwerp, Belgium, on Feb. 25.

Pristina, Kosovo

A group of human right activists demonstrated near the Russian liaison office on Feb. 25 in Pristina, Kosovo.

Krakow, Poland

A Ukrainian protester spoke out using a megaphone as people gathered in front of the U.S consulate during a protest in Krakow, Poland, on Feb. 24.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Outside the Russian Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, people gathered to protest the Russian military actions in Ukraine.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

The demonstrators were still gathered outside of the Russian embassy in Colombo on Feb. 27.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

A large crowd of people took part in a protest in Amsterdam on Feb. 27, holding signs and flags, and showing their solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Tokyo, Japan

Protestors marched in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 27.

Bangkok, Thailand

"Russian Army Go Home," one poster read as people gathered outside the Russian embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, on Feb. 28.

Reno, Nevada

On Feb. 27, protestors assembled in Reno, Nevada.

Seoul, South Korea

Outside of the Russian embassy in Seoul, South Korea, protestors gathered with signs and Ukrainian flags on Feb. 28.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, citizens marched in solidarity with Ukraine, holding a banner that read, "No war, peace" on Feb. 28.

Thessaloniki, Greece

Protestors gathered in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Feb. 28.

Cologne, Germany

In North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne, a couple protested with signs reading "No War."

Istanbul, Turkey

People gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, on Feb. 28, holding Ukrainian flags and signs urging "Stay with Ukraine" and "No War."

Málaga, Spain

On Feb. 28, protestors gathered in La Marina Square in Málaga, Spain.

Dublin, Ireland

In Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 28, protestors stood outside of the Russian embassy in solidarity with Ukraine.

The Russian attack on Ukraine is an evolving story, with information changing quickly. Follow PEOPLE's complete coverage of the war here, including stories from citizens on the ground and ways to help.