Governor Pete Ricketts on Friday condemned Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. “Russia’s unprovoked aggression against Ukraine cannot be tolerated,” Ricketts says. “The United States and our allies should step up sanctions on Russia’s energy exports to cut off funding of Putin’s war machine.”
Ricketts is encouraging Nebraskans to pray for the Ukrainian people. “Innocent Ukrainian women and children have already been killed by the Russian military’s indiscriminate shelling. The free world must unite to punish Putin and isolate Russia.”
Ricketts says the state of Nebraska will show its support for Ukraine’s national sovereignty and independence from Russia by illuminating the State Capitol in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, from March 5-13. The Capitol lighting is taking place out of respect for Ukrainians who have lost their lives defending their homeland. He encourages businesses and government entities throughout Nebraska to light up their buildings to show support for Ukraine.