Pictures: Landmarks Light Up in Support of Ukraine

Published February 25, 2022 • Updated on February 28, 2022 at 5:50 pm

Notable landmarks around Europe lit up with colors of the Ukrainian flag as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to invade Ukraine on February 24.

People living in Europe, Asia and the Americas also condemned Russia's actions with multi-day protests in front of Russian embassies and major city thoroughfares.

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<strong>Sydney, Australia </strong>– The Opera House sails are lit with the colors of the Ukrainian national flag, Feb. 28, 2022 in Sydney, in symbolic support of the thousands of Ukrainians and Russians who live in Australia. — Sydney, Australia – The Opera House sails are lit with the colors of the Ukrainian national flag, Feb. 28, 2022 in Sydney, in symbolic support of the thousands of Ukrainians and Russians who live in Australia.

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<strong>New York City, United States</strong> – The Empire State Building is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag in New York City, Feb. 25, 2022. — New York City, United States – The Empire State Building is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag in New York City, Feb. 25, 2022.

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<strong>Tokyo, Japan</strong> – The Tokyo Metropolitan Government building is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 28, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan. — Tokyo, Japan – The Tokyo Metropolitan Government building is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 28, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan.

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<strong>Budapest, Hungary </strong> – The Fisherman’s Bastion, one of the main attractions of the Hungarian capital Budapest, is lit with the Ukrainian national colors in the Buda Castle on Feb. 25, 2022. — Budapest, Hungary – The Fisherman’s Bastion, one of the main attractions of the Hungarian capital Budapest, is lit with the Ukrainian national colors in the Buda Castle on Feb. 25, 2022.

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<strong>London, England</strong> – The London Eye joins landmarks around the world in unity with the people of the Ukraine on Feb. 25, 2022, in London, England with lights in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag. — London, England – The London Eye joins landmarks around the world in unity with the people of the Ukraine on Feb. 25, 2022, in London, England with lights in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag.

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<strong>Berlin, Germany</strong> – The Brandenburg Gate is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag in solidarity with Ukraine and its people, Feb. 23, 2022, in Berlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced recognition of Ukraine’s breakaway regions in the east as independent republics on February 21, sending Russian forces to perform a “peacekeeping function.” The move provoked a wave of sanctions targeting Russian politicians, banks and wealthy individuals. — Berlin, Germany – The Brandenburg Gate is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag in solidarity with Ukraine and its people, Feb. 23, 2022, in Berlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced recognition of Ukraine’s breakaway regions in the east as independent republics on February 21, sending Russian forces to perform a “peacekeeping function.” The move provoked a wave of sanctions targeting Russian politicians, banks and wealthy individuals.

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<strong>Paris, France</strong> – Paris’ City Hall is lit with Ukraine flag national colors in support of the Ukrainian people, Feb. 23, 2022. — Paris, France – Paris’ City Hall is lit with Ukraine flag national colors in support of the Ukrainian people, Feb. 23, 2022.

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<strong>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina</strong> – A small group of citizens gather in front of the Sarajevo City Hall lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 24, 2022. The UN refugee agency said around 100,000 people had fled their homes in Ukraine and several thousand more had left the country since neighboring Russia invaded early on February 24. — Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina – A small group of citizens gather in front of the Sarajevo City Hall lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 24, 2022. The UN refugee agency said around 100,000 people had fled their homes in Ukraine and several thousand more had left the country since neighboring Russia invaded early on February 24.

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<strong>Oslo, Norway</strong> – Oslo City Hall is lit with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 24, 2022, as a symbolic act of solidarity with Ukraine. — Oslo, Norway – Oslo City Hall is lit with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 24, 2022, as a symbolic act of solidarity with Ukraine.

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<strong>Melbourne, Australia</strong> – Ukraine’s national flag colors are projected on the Flinders Train Station in Melbourne, Feb. 24, 2022. — Melbourne, Australia – Ukraine’s national flag colors are projected on the Flinders Train Station in Melbourne, Feb. 24, 2022.

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<strong>Rome, Italy</strong> – The Ukrainian flag is superimposed over the Colosseum during a demonstration of solidarity to Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022, in Rome. — Rome, Italy – The Ukrainian flag is superimposed over the Colosseum during a demonstration of solidarity to Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022, in Rome.

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<strong>Brussels, Belgium</strong> – The Cinquantenaire Arch is lit with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 24, 2022. Europe is bracing for what could be an exodus of more than a million refugees after Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine, as officials say any initial strain will be borne by member states on the bloc’s eastern frontier. — Brussels, Belgium – The Cinquantenaire Arch is lit with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Feb. 24, 2022. Europe is bracing for what could be an exodus of more than a million refugees after Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine, as officials say any initial strain will be borne by member states on the bloc’s eastern frontier.

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<strong>Skopje, Macedonia </strong>– The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in Skopje, Feb. 24, 2022, as a demonstration of solidarity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — Skopje, Macedonia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building is lit in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in Skopje, Feb. 24, 2022, as a demonstration of solidarity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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<strong>Rotterdam, Netherlands</strong> – Erasmus Bridge is lit with the color of Ukrainian flag in solidarity with Ukrainian people after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Feb. 24, 2022. — Rotterdam, Netherlands – Erasmus Bridge is lit with the color of Ukrainian flag in solidarity with Ukrainian people after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Feb. 24, 2022.

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<strong>Brussels, Belgium</strong> – The colors of the Ukrainian flag is projected onto the Berlaymont building in Brussels, Feb. 25, 2022. — Brussels, Belgium – The colors of the Ukrainian flag is projected onto the Berlaymont building in Brussels, Feb. 25, 2022.

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<strong>London, England</strong> – Downing Street is illuminated with the colors of the Ukrainian national flag after Russia launched a full-scale military invasion into its territory, Feb. 24, 2022, in London, England. — London, England – Downing Street is illuminated with the colors of the Ukrainian national flag after Russia launched a full-scale military invasion into its territory, Feb. 24, 2022, in London, England.

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<strong>Toronto, Canada</strong> – The Toronto sign beside the skating rink at Nathan Phillips Square is lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in support of Ukraine after Russia invaded, Feb. 24, 2022. — Toronto, Canada – The Toronto sign beside the skating rink at Nathan Phillips Square is lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in support of Ukraine after Russia invaded, Feb. 24, 2022.

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<strong>Brescia, Italy</strong> – Brescia City Hall is lit with the colors of the Ukranian flag, Feb. 24, 2022, during a demonstration in support of Ukraine. — Brescia, Italy – Brescia City Hall is lit with the colors of the Ukranian flag, Feb. 24, 2022, during a demonstration in support of Ukraine.

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<strong>Turin, Italy</strong> – The Mole Antonelliana, a major landmark in Turin, is lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on Feb. 24, 2022, as a sign of solidarity for Ukraine. — Turin, Italy – The Mole Antonelliana, a major landmark in Turin, is lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on Feb. 24, 2022, as a sign of solidarity for Ukraine.

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