There have been several demonstrations throughout Syria in support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine recently. 

Hundreds of locals waived Russian and Syrian flags at rallies in Latakia and Tartous in western Syria Monday. They also stood in the formation of the letter “Z,” which is a symbol used by Russian forces in Ukraine. The attendees expressed “support for Russia in the face of US and Western policies aimed at destabilizing its security and stability,” Syria’s official news outlet SANA reported. 

Syria has been one of the strongest supporters of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At the start of the war, President Bashar al-Assad called the military operation a “correction of history." The Syrian Arab Republic was one of only five countries to vote against the UN resolution condemning the invasion. 

The rallies in Latakia and Tartous today were just two of many. On March 8, there was a pro-Russia rally at al-Baath University in the central city of Homs. On March 9, students and protesters gathered in solidarity with Russia at Damascus University. On March 10, there was a pro-Russia car rally in Hasaka in the northeast, according to SANA.