West Dunbartonshire Council has joined worldwide assist for Ukraine by elevating the flag at its buildings and vowed to “play our half” in housing struggle refugees.
Ukraine’s colors now fly above the council workplaces in Church Avenue as an indication of solidarity for the individuals of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion final week.
Council chief Jonathan McColl has issued an announcement condemning the atrocities, saying: “Like all of us, I used to be appalled however not shocked to see Russia’s unlawful invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine.
“ Vladimir Putin has introduced struggle again to Europe after 77 years of peace.”
It comes as Russia ramped up assaults on key Ukrainian cities, as President Zelensky pleads for extra worldwide help and a second spherical of talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to happen right this moment.
The SNP chief mentioned the area “stands in awe” on the resilience of the Ukrainian individuals, including that West Dunbartonshire stands able to play its half in housing refugees of this struggle.
He mentioned: “The photographs of civilians being focused and other people fleeing for his or her lives are onerous to observe, however juxtaposed with which are footage and tales of nice heroism with strange Ukrainian residents becoming a member of their armed compelled in defence of their nation.
“Putin anticipated a fast, simple takeover. He anticipated capitulation from Ukraine’s armed forces and civilians alike, however what we're seeing it individuals becoming a member of their president, taking over arms and defending their houses and cities.
“West Dunbartonshire stands in awe admiration on the resilience of the Ukrainian individuals, and I urge the UK Prime Minister to do all the pieces we will as a union of countries to assist them of their time of want.
"West Dunbartonshire’s residents and elected representatives stand in unity with Scotland, the UK and all civilised nations in condemning Putin’s aggression.
“We absolutely assist Ukraine’s efforts to repel this assault on their sovereignty and Depute Provost Karen Conaghan has agreed to fly the Ukrainian flag from the council workplaces as a visual image of that assist.”
He inspired residents to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee enchantment, the place each pound donated to this enchantment can be matched by the UK Authorities.
The council chief went onto reward the bravery of the Russian residents who've condemned the assaults, including: “I additionally recognise that this assault by Putin’s regime just isn't supported by strange Russian residents, lots of whom are risking their security and liberty to protest the invasion.
“I applaud their bravery whereas dwelling in a state that acts to manage the ideas of its residents, and crushes all opposition or differing opinions with concern and power.
“The world is watching Russia and the Putin regime and there have to be penalties for his unlawful motion.
“As we comply with occasions from afar, we will solely hope that sensible worldwide assist for Ukraine and rising strain on the Putin regime are profitable in minimising the lack of harmless lives and repelling the invasion.”
The enchantment could be discovered at https://www.dec.org.uk/enchantment/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal.