North Hempstead Lights Up Town Hall In Ukraine's Colors

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — North Hempstead Town Hall will be illuminated in Ukraine's yellow and blue colors every night this week.

In a statement Wednesday, Town officials said the lights are a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainians as they fend off Russia's invasion.

"The Town of North Hempstead stands united with Ukrainians around the world in calling for an end to the violence and bloodshed that (Vladimir) Putin has brought to their doorstep," officials said. "We #StandWithUkraine as they face evil incarnate and fight for their lives and their freedom."

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last Thursday, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending troops and tanks from multiple directions in a move that could rewrite the world's geopolitical landscape.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin, who risks turning his country into an international pariah, said he authorized the pre-dawn attacks to protect people who have been "subjected to bullying and genocide" in Ukraine.

The West has dismissed Russia's accusations, with President Joe Biden calling them "baseless claims."

"Putin is the aggressor," Biden said last week. "Putin chose this war."

Leaders around the globe say Putin is attempting to redraw the map of Europe and resurrect the country's Cold War influence.

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