Ukrainian Politicians Hold Flags of Supportive Countries in Parliament Chamber

Ukrainian lawmakers held up flags in parliament of countries that have shown them support, including the United States, Britain, and Canada, on Tuesday, February 1.

In livestreamed footage of Ukraine’s parliament, the Rada, politicians are seen gathering in the well of the chamber to hold the nations’ flags, as well as the flag for NATO.

Surrounded by the flags, one politician, Sofiya Fedina, said in English, “We would like to thank our partners who stand side by side with Ukraine in countering Moscow aggression and Moscow invasion.”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky as tensions on the country’s border with Russia continue to rise. Credit: Rada TV via Storyful