Novato Stands With Ukraine

NOVATO, CA — Novato is standing with Ukraine, the North Bay city announced Wednesday in a news release.

Marin's second largest city will fly the Ukrainian flag at the Community House at the corner of Grant and Machin Avenues, a move city officials said was a "symbol of solidarity."

"Novato stands in support of the Ukrainian people and those in our community with family and friends in the region," city officials said.

"We are profoundly troubled by the news and images from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and we are horrified at the loss of life and displacement of Ukrainians."

As of Thursday, at least 3.1 million Ukrainians have fled the country since Vladimir Putin unleashed an unprovoked attack on the Eastern European nation, triggering one of the West's biggest humanitarian crises since World War II.

"As this situation continues to unfold, we want to encourage community members to support their neighbors with ties to Ukraine and Russia who may need help.

"When the world attempts to divide us, Novato Stands United Against Hate and injustice in the world."