The British High Commission in Dhaka was illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag on Wednesday (August 23) on the eve of the Ukraine Independence Day today. 

“On the eve of Ukraine Independence Day, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. They will always defend their land – as people in any country would – and we are inspired by their ongoing resistance and bravery in the face of Russian aggression and atrocities,” the high commission wrote in a social media post.

It said, ‘Russia’s aggression not only threatens Ukraine. Russia’s attacks on ports and storage facilities, and withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, are impacting global food security and increasing prices, which hit the poorest and most vulnerable hardest,” read the statement.’

‘Putin underestimated the world’s commitment to Ukraine. At stake is not just Ukraine’s future but the UN Charter and international law, supporting countries’ sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. Ukraine will win and we will stand with them as long as it takes,’ the statement added.  

BDST: 1212 HRS, AUG 24, 2023
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