EVENTS in the Ukraine have filled Wokingham Borough Council leader with horror.
In a statement, Cllr John Halsall warned that the invasion by Russian forces attacks freedom, and pledged Wokingham borough’s support for the country.
It follows on from comments he made yesterday, which have been supported by the leader of Wokingham’s Liberal Democrats, Cllr Clive Jones.
And street artist Catsy has released his own show of support, which is pictured at the top of this post.
Earlier today, there was a vigil for peace held at Reading’s Ukrainian Centre in Sidmouth Street.
Cllr Halsall said: “I write as I watch events unfolding in the Ukraine with horror.
“It trivialises much of what rightly preoccupies me and yet it doesn’t.
“It is the freedoms which we enjoy and take for granted to which the people of Ukraine aspire. I am sure that I speak for everyone in Wokingham Borough that we will do all we can to support Ukrainians in their struggle.
“The world has changed materially through what has happened.
“We can no longer take for granted the post war settlement. Independence and freedom are what allows us to lead the lives we wish.
“We should support all those who peacefully have the same aspiration.
“We must also remember those who are being murdered and maimed by the actions of a dictator.”
