SEE IT: Social media laments start of Russian aggression in Ukraine

The city of Berlin, Germany, shared its support of Ukraine, captured by the lifestyle television series Euromaxx on Instagram. “In a sign of solidarity, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag last night,” the caption read Thursday. “A few hours later, the Russian military attacked Ukraine and now there is war in Europe.” Locals flocked to the gate with Ukrainian flags in tote to pose in front of the gate.

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Lithuanian band The Roop posted a photo of themselves beneath Ukraine’s flag. “We are with Ukraine with all our hearts,” their caption read. “What is happening now is an example of big egoism, inhumanity, and the desire to bring even more chaos into the world.”

“Looking back at Lithuanian history, we remember experiencing Russia’s regime aggression multiple times,” the caption went on. “We were being occupied, exiled, killed. Each family has living memories about it. Therefore we understand and support Ukraine now.”

Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba compared this moment to World War II. “Right now, Putin is plunging Europe into its darkest time since 1939,” Kuleba tweeted Thursday. “Any government hoping to sit this out is naïve. Don’t repeat mistakes of the past. Hit Russia with severe sanctions now. Help Ukraine with military and financial support. Together we can Stop Russian Aggression.”

Pastor of the Free Chapel Jentezen Franklin solicited help from a higher power when he tweeted a picture of an alleged explosion in Ukraine. “The people of Ukraine need your prayers as Russia continues their invasion,” Franklin wrote. “I have preached in Kyiv 5 times and these are some wonderful people. They need God’s protection as they are facing missile, artillery and air attacks. This is potentially a major prophetic fulfillment.”

Game developers from GSC Game World, Ukraine broke from promoting their newest game, “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.,” a first-person shooter series set in Chernobyl and Ukraine, to bring attention to what they called the “war.”

“The Russian Federation has declared war on Ukraine,” the game’s account tweeted. “The future is unknown, but we are sure of our Armed Forces and country. We ask all: do not stand aside and help those in need.” They included an account number to provide aid to Ukrainian armed forces, assuring that “transfers are possible from all over the globe.”

Political scientist Ian Bremmer tweeted a photo of a woman outside the Spasskaya Tower in Moscow, on the eastern wall of the Kremlin overlooking the Red Square. She held up a sign in Russian, which Bremmer translated in his tweet.

“War with Ukraine,” Bremmer wrote, “the disgrace of Russia.”

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Nigerians within Ukraine rallied on Twitter with the hashtag, “Nigerians in Ukraine.” Under the hashtag, people reported statuses and gave advice in order to stay safe amid the fighting. Celebrities, such as musician Oshomah, popularized the tag.