London, Ottawa, and Brussels glow in blue and yellow for Ukraine
Parliaments and government headquarters across global capitals illuminated their landmark facades in blue and yellow to commemorate Ukraine’s Independence Day, the UK Parliament announced on X on Aug. 24.
On August 24, parliaments and government headquarters in London, Ottawa, and Brussels donned blue and yellow lighting to honor Ukraine's Independence Day. The UK Parliament announced the global tribute, illuminating the Palace of Westminster, home of the UK Parliament, in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Moldova's national parliament in Chișinău also joined the display, shining blue and yellow to show solidarity.
In Canada, Ottawa's federal Parliament buildings and Prime Minister's Office were gleaming in the Ukrainian colors, marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. European Union institutions, including the European Commission and Council headquarters in Brussels, illuminated their buildings in support. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the solidarity expressed by these reliable partners.
The Council of the European Union reiterated its commitment to unity in support of Ukraine, denouncing Russian aggression. The war's impact extends beyond the battlefield, with civilian casualties reaching their highest level since May 2022, according to UN data. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo affirmed Finland's ongoing support for Ukraine.
European leaders, including European Council President António Costa, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Moldova's President Maia Sandu, Estonia's President Alar Karis, and the UK's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, paid high-level solidarity visits to Kyiv on the same day. A Coalition of the Willing summit took place in Kyiv, alongside senior NATO and EU representatives.
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