Two of Russia’s official representatives in the UK were this week told: “We in Perth and Kinross stand ready to open our arms in support of those in Ukraine and to help them in whatever way we can.”
That was the message contained in a letter by Perth and Kinross Council leader Murray Lyle and dispatched to both Russian Federation ambassador Andrei Kelin and consul general Andrey Yakovlev.
It follows the widespread outrage and consternation sparked by Russia president Vladimir Putin’s decision to order his country’s forces to invade neighbouring Ukraine last week.
