Editorial photo #13366840 Social Issue

Russian Refugee Protests Against Putin In Seoul On Defender Of The Fatherland Day

Evgeny Shtefan, 55, a Russian national and recognized refugee who lives in South Korea for 15 years, holds a placard protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine near the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Seoul, South Korea, on February 24, 2026. The protest coincides with Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, a public holiday honoring the military, as Shtefan calls for an end to the invasion of Ukraine and opposes the policies of the Kremlin. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13366840
Date taken: 24 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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