Public buildings lit up in King's Lynn in solidarity with Ukraine
The Town Hall, the Corn Exchange and the Custom House are being lit in blue and yellow tonight
Last updated 25th Feb 2022
Landmarks in King's Lynn are being lit in the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flat tonight and for the next seven nights in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
It comes after Russia launched an invasion against its neighbour in Eastern Europe.
The Town Hall, Custom House and the Corn Exchnage are all being lit up.
Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Harry Humphrey, said:
“This Russian, unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine is an abhorrent act, based on blatant lies, which must be condemned, and which goes against international law and civilised behaviour.
“I commend the many Russian people who have demonstrated against this contrived war against Ukraine and have been suppressed by the Russian Authorities."
Stuart Dark MBE, Leader of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, said:
“In 2014, I was in Ukraine with regard to the shooting down of civilian flight MH17 by a Russian made and controlled anti-aircraft missile. A year that also saw the illegal annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
“I am personally sickened to the core that this Sovereign state and the proud welcoming people I got to know, so European in culture, outlook and aspirations have once more become the victim of unprovoked, unjustifiable and extreme military aggression from a neighbouring regime that is ignoring international law and all diplomatic norms.
“In these dark days for Ukraine, democracy and the World it’s right for us to send this message of solidarity and support to Ukrainians everywhere and to the Russian regime and Mr. Putin to stop this humanitarian and military crisis of their sole making escalating.”