Mayor of Chichester writes to Ukrainian ambassador
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Councillor John Hughes wrote a letter to Vadym Prystaiko yesterday (March 3) with a message of solidarity as Russia continues its invasion.
Writing on behalf of the city, cllr Hughes said: "Dear Mr Ambassador
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"I would like to send our support and strength to your fellow citizens of Ukraine from the people of Chichester. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of unimaginable difficulty and hardship inflicted on the Ukrainian people by President Putin.
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Hide Ad"We see on television all that has been endured by your people with images of the wounded, the displaced, and their suffering. We will keep eternally in our memories those people who have lost their lives in this unjust war and will pray for the repatriation of all those who have fled the country."
The City Council also lit up the Council House and Market Cross in the colours of the Ukrainian flag in support of the people of Ukraine.
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