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Hundreds gather to support Ukraine Independence Day
Ukrainian refugees and their supporters gathered on College Green to show support for Ukraine Independence Day.
Thursday marks 32 years since Ukraine became independent from the Soviet Union.
Jos Clark, representing the Lord Mayor, joined the Ukrainian community to hold what was an “incredibly moving” flag-raising ceremony.
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Following the ceremony, supporters created a chain of unity around College Green.
Bristol’s mayor, Marvin Rees, tweeted about the ceremony, saying: “Bristol is a proud City of Sanctuary, welcoming people fleeing war – since Putin’s invasion, we have welcomed around 800 Ukrainians through Homes for Ukraine”
Bristol City Council also tweeted about the gathering, saying our city will continue to “show our support for Ukraine”.
They are calling for people to continue offering temporary accommodation to Ukrainians, directing people to contact the council’s Homes for Ukraine team for more detail.
A crowd formed a chain of unity on College Green in support of Ukraine – photo: Bristol City Council
Guests and supporters united together to celebrate Ukraine Independence Day – photo: Bristol City Council
The Ukrainian flag was raised in an “incredibly moving” ceremony – photo: Bristol City Council
Main photo: Bristol City Council
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