City of Edinburgh Council News: Thu 17 Mar
Councillors in Edinburgh have today reinforced the City’s ongoing solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
All members came together to unanimously grant the Freedom of the City to the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Edinburgh’s twin city, Kyiv, in recognition of them standing heroically by their citizens and leading the fight against the illegal invasion of their country.
The Council Leaders also reaffirmed their support of local humanitarian efforts and help for refugees, confirming that Edinburgh stands ready to support victims of the crisis who seek refuge in Edinburgh.
The meeting heard from the Chair of the Ukrainian Association in Edinburgh, Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk, who thanked the city and Council for their ongoing efforts – highlighting many of the horrors being faced by Scottish-Ukrainian residents’ family members and those trying to flee.
