Aberdeen's Marischal College to be lit up in solidarity with people of Ukraine

Aberdeen's Marischal College will be lit up in Ukrainian colours from tonight for a week to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

An emergency motion by the Lord Provost has been agreed by councillors today.

The motion 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.

Ukraine's flag is also to fly from the Town House.

The motion also said the Russia invasion of Ukraine was an unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine, with thoughts and prayers with the Ukrainian people right across the world at this time.

Meanwhile, the Lord Provost is writing 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.

Ukrainian and Russian delegates are meeting today for peace talks, according to Sky News.

The talks are taking place at the border between Ukraine and Belarus.

But fighting is continuing for a fifth day, with Russian President Vladimir Putin putting his country's nuclear deterrent on high alert.

Barney Crockett, the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, 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."