February 24 will be known in Seattle as 'Day of Solidarity with Ukraine' Seattle Mayor Harrell announced Friday.
Hundreds marched in downtown Seattle in support of Ukraine.Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell marked the first anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and expressed Seattle’s ongoing solidarity with the Ukrainian people by making February 24“The unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops and the devastating toll it has had on innocent lives has been heartbreaking to follow over the last year, and our city undeniably condemns this senseless act of aggression,” said Mayor Harrell.
In the days following the invasion last year, Mayor Harrell met with Honorary Consul of Ukraine Valeriy Goloborodko and the local Ukrainian community to reiterate Seattle’s support for Ukraine. He also discussed the immediate and long-term steps to stand with Ukraine.to support the Ukrainian community in Seattle and in Ukraine. He directed City departments to assist impacted communities.
“One year ago families throughout Ukraine sleeping in their beds woke up to rockets exploding around them, hearing what no one in this world should be experiencing in the 21st century. Russian leadership unlawfully and unjustly attacked a democratic country trying to take its land, and break people’s will and spirit.
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