The Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust today launched an appeal for people to help with the Ukraine crisis.
Monetary donations are being sought and the money will be used to distribute to local charities which are assisting in humanitarian aid to Ukrainian residents and refugees.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Ukrainian people across the world, Ukrainians in Aberdeen, and particularly those in their home country at this terrible time.
“We stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and we know how much our residents want to help so we set up a crisis appeal to do something practical.”
People can donate through our just giving page.
Marischal College is currently lit for a week in Ukrainian colours and the Town House is flying the Ulkrainian flag to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine, after an urgent motion by the Lord Provost was agreed at a meeting of the Full Council this morning.
The Lord Provost has written on behalf of the people of Aberdeen to the Russian Ambassador in London condemning the actions of his government for its unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine.
The Full Council meeting earlier this week heard the Lord Provost took down the Belarus flag in the Town House at the weekend, and Aberdeen City Council will also examine the relationship with Gomel to ensure is council is supporting independent civic society.