A demonstration in Odesa in support of political prisoners in Crimea took place.
A demonstration called "Black Sea" was held in Odesa in support of political prisoners in Crimea, who are being held by the Russian Federation. The organizers of the event emphasize the importance of supporting those who are in occupation and under Russian captivity, and they call on people not to forget about their fate.
On November 7, an action-demonstration called "Black Sea" took place in Odesa, dedicated to supporting political prisoners in Crimea, held by the Russian Federation, and to the image of the Black Sea as a symbol of genocide and ecocide.
The protester and organizer of the event, Aziza, explained that "Black Sea" is part of a series of actions in support of Crimean prisoners, called "Silent Cry." This time, it is dedicated to the Black Sea as a symbol of genocide that Russia is committing against Ukrainians, the Crimean Tatar people, and the occupied Crimea, as well as a symbol of ecocide, as she says, because the Black Sea is also suffering.
According to Aziza, this event takes place in Odesa for the seventh time. The organizers want to be the voice of those who are under occupation and in Russian captivity. "Every day in Russian captivity could be the last, and this is especially true for civilians, who are very difficult to return to free territory," Aziza said.
The actor, acting instructor, and former military serviceman, Oleg Shevchuk, also joined the protest. He stated that the issue of political prisoners in Crimea is close to his heart, as he himself was born in Crimea, and his family history is connected to Crimean Tatars. Shevchuk believes that Crimean Tatars are in a particularly difficult situation, as Russia persecutes them in the occupied territory and essentially uses them as hostages. He also named Oleg Sentsov among the Crimean political prisoners whose stories have deeply affected him, noting that he personally knows him. Shevchuk expressed concern about the attitude of the Ukrainian state towards prisoners, emphasizing that their fate primarily worries their families, and then the state. According to him, no one will release a prisoner without contacting relevant authorities, including the HUR and the SBU. He added that his comrade is currently a prisoner.