Marischal College is to be lit up tonight for a week in Ukrainian colours to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine, after an emergency motion by the Lord Provost was agreed at a meeting of the Full Council this morning.
The motion, which was agreed unanimously by all members, agreed that Aberdeen City Council confers unqualified support for Ukrainian Independence and its sovereign integrity, standing shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Flag is also to fly from the Town House.
The motion said the Russia invasion of Ukraine was an unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine and our thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people right across the world at this time.
The Lord Provost is to write 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 Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett said: “We stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and are proud to show our support through lighting one of the city’s best-known and best-loved buildings for a week.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Ukrainian people across the world and particularly those in their home country.”
The Full Council meeting heard the Lord Provost took down the Belarus flag in the Town House at the weekend, and Aberdeen City Council will also look at the relationship with Gomel.