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The Mayor of Woking, Cllr Liam Lyons, has issued the following statement in response to the Ukraine crisis.
“Like most people in the world who live in free, elected democracies, the people of Woking are stunned and appalled at the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, and in particular, the media reports of such barbaric attacks on civilian areas and installations in some of Ukraine’s cities.
“Whilst the impact is undoubtedly felt most acutely by the people of Ukraine, whether they are killed or injured in the attacks, or displaced many miles from their homes as refugees, this action threatens the peace and stability which most of Europe and the rest of the world has enjoyed and benefited from for decades.
“The people of Woking stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and urge all governments, at all levels, to step up the support they can offer to those affected by conflict, and our thoughts are with those who face a frightening and uncertain time ahead, as we wish for a swift and peaceful resolution.”
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