FM: “We will do all we can to support a peaceful future for
Ukraine"
First Minister has reaffirmed the Scottish
Government's solidarity with Ukraine, marking four years since
Russia's full-scale, illegal invasion of the country.
The First Minister said:
“Russia's illegal war against Ukraine has caused unimaginable
destruction and devastation. The Scottish Government resolutely
condemn the invasion and the atrocities that it has caused, as we
have done since the start of the war.
“Scotland stands firmly for democracy, human rights and the rule
of law at home and around the world. We will support an
international peace plan if one emerges that respects Ukrainian
sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Any peace
plan must be agreed with Ukraine.
“Scotland is proud to have offered a place of sanctuary to more
than 29,000 people since the war began, the majority of them
through our Super Sponsor scheme. Many of those who arrived after
the war outbreak have started to rebuild their lives in Scotland
and play a valuable role in communities, schools and workplaces.
“As we mark four years of this horrific conflict, we are
continuing to support displaced people to settle into life here,
including helping them access longer-term housing and encouraging
timely applications to the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme.
“My message to Ukrainians around the world today is clear:
Scotland stands in unwavering solidarity with you, and we will do
all we can to support a peaceful future for Ukraine as an
independent, sovereign nation.”
