Riga holds "Sunflower Path" march in support of Ukraine

On Monday, as Ukraine marked its Independence Day, a march called the "Sunflower Path" took place in Riga. Several hundred participants took part, many of them carrying sunflowers, a flower that has become one of the symbols associated with Ukraine.

The purpose of the march was to express support for the Ukrainian people in their ongoing resistance against Russia's military aggression. The event took place in a public setting in Riga and brought together local residents, and likely members of the Ukrainian diaspora as well, united in showing solidarity with the war-affected country.

During the march, the sunflowers served as a symbol of hope and resilience, while also serving as a reminder of the ongoing war and its impact on the people of Ukraine. Similar events have taken place in Latvia repeatedly since the start of the war, reflecting continued support for Ukraine among both residents and authorities in the country.