THE MAYOR of a town with a 'proud tradition of promoting peace and international harmony' has issued a statement of support for the people of Ukraine.

The Russian invasion of the country began last week and many communities around the world - including in North Wales - have done what they can to send urgent supplies to the country.

Llangollen Mayor Cllr Austin Cheminais says a Ukrainian flag will be flown on Centenary Square as a sign of solidarity.

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A statement from Cllr Cheminais read: "On behalf of all Town Councillors and Council Staff, I would like to express that our thoughts and prayers are with Ukraine and its people and also with their families and friends. We condemn this unprovoked aggression and call upon President Putin to call off this assault.

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PIC: Llangollen Mayor Cllr Austin Cheminais

"Although there is little that Town Council of our size can do about international events, we know our communities will do all they can to support those in peril and displaced by the conflict and know that fellow residents of Denbighshire, and across Wales, will stands with us.

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"Llangollen has a long and proud tradition of promoting peace and international harmony and we stand ready to support those organisations arranging support and will do whatever we can.

"To show support for Ukraine and the victims of this aggression and inhumanity, I have asked the Town Clerk to organise that the Ukrainian flag is flown on Centenary Square as a matter of urgency, an initiative advocated by one of our Youth Representees on the Council, Shea Ferron."

Llangollen Town Council supports the County Councils statement that residents wanting to donate items to those in Ukraine forced to leave their homes can do so via the Wrexham branch of the Polish Integration Support Centre.