Flying the flag for Ukraine

Somerset Council’s Chair Mike Best raised the flag of Vinnytsia in Ukraine outdoors County Hall in Taunton to mark the nation’s independence day.

Somerset and Vinnytsia signed a non-legally binding settlement earlier this yr to collaborate and discover alternatives for each areas.

The flag was raised to have fun Ukraine’s independence and present Somerset’s persevering with solidarity for Ukraine and as a message of assist for Ukrainians now settled within the county.

The flag is because of fly once more on 15 May subsequent yr to mark the primary anniversary of the settlement, whereas Vinnytsia plans to fly Somerset’s flag on 11 May to mark Somerset Day.

Cllr Best stated:

“Raising the flag underlines our commitment to Vinnytsia and Ukraine. I am keeping in close contact with officials in Vinnytsia and both areas hope our close working relationship will be fruitful.”

The Vinnytsia area, often known as Vinnytsia Oblast is within the southwest of Ukraine. Its administrative centre is the town of Vinnytsia, and it borders Moldova to the south. The area has a inhabitants of 1.5m (2022).

The economic system of the area is concentrated primarily on agriculture, together with grain and sugar manufacturing,  minerals, quarrying, manufacturing and electrical energy technology are additionally necessary to the economic system of the area. There is a rising digital sector and a thriving schooling system. The area of Vinnytsia additionally has wealthy historic and cultural heritage and hosts three of the seven Wonders of Ukraine which attracts numerous vacationers every year.