Incident Details
On February 23, protesters will gather in urban hubs nationwide to commemorate the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In Rome, protesters will gather at Piazza dell’Esquilino at 3:00 PM. Protests are also expected in Milan, Naples, Florence, and Venice. Large turnouts are expected.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity and minimize travel during the demonstrations. Anticipate a significant security presence near Piazza dell’Esquilino and major travel disruptions at the Cavour and Repubblica metro stations and near the Roma Termini train station.
