Thousands demonstrated in Germany at the site of the Munich Security Conference protesting against NATO, the arms industry and further weapons deliveries to Ukraine as a counter pro-Ukraine protest also took place.
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00:00Thousands of protesters demonstrated against the Munich security conference in Germany
00:06calling on politicians to prioritize peace over war.
00:10Demonstrators rallied against NATO, the arms industry and further weapons deliveries to
00:14Ukraine which has been fending off Russian aggression for almost three years.
00:20Protesters also voiced their objection to the planned stationing of US medium-range
00:23missiles in Germany from 2026.
00:26Some 5,000 police officers were reportedly deployed to secure the vicinity.
00:31Police sources say more than 2,500 protesters participated in the rallies, adding that there
00:36were no incidents or violence.
00:39They also say that the turnout was lower than anticipated, and say Thursday's vehicle ramming
00:44attack against a protest in the city may have impacted that.
00:47A separate protest also took place in support of Ukraine.
00:51Participants of that protest urged politicians to continue financially and militarily supporting
00:56Kiev in its fight against Moscow.