Italian Foreign Ministry and parliament buildings lit up in Ukrainian flag colours on 24 February
To mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the buildings of the Italian Foreign Ministry and the two chambers of the Italian parliament in Rome were lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
The Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted photos and videos illustrating their show of solidarity with Ukraine on X (Twitter).
"On the third anniversary of Russia's aggression, the Palazzo della Farnesina [the Italian Foreign Ministry building – ed.] is lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag as a sign of support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Italy reaffirms its commitment to a just and lasting peace," the Italian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Nel terzo anniversario dell'aggressione russa, la #Farnesina si illumina dei colori della bandiera 🇺🇦, in segno di vicinanza e solidarietà al popolo ucraino. L'Italia conferma il suo impegno per una pace giusta e duratura. #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/ZQ4lyNP3hn
– Farnesina 🇮🇹 (@ItalyMFA) February 24, 2025
Until 07:00 on 25 February, the buildings of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies were also lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
#24febbraio2022-2025 🇺🇦 I colori della bandiera dell'#Ucraina, in occasione del terzo anniversario dell'invasione, illuminano la facciata di #PalazzoMadama dalle 18 di lunedì #24febbraio fino alle 7 di martedì 25 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/tAREzFhZTz
– Senato Repubblica (@SenatoStampa) February 24, 2025
🔵🟡A tre anni dall' invasione russa, la facciata di Montecitorio viene illuminata con i colori della bandiera #Ucraina fino alle 7 di domani. pic.twitter.com/10lJ1wjjQ1
– Camera dei deputati (@Montecitorio) February 24, 2025
In Brussels, the buildings of the European Commission and the Council of the EU were also lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
European Council President António Costa has announced that an extraordinary meeting of the European Council will be held on Thursday, 6 March, focusing on long-term security in Ukraine and Europe.