How the Channel Islands are marking a year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

St Helier has been twinned with the Ukrainian town of Mykolaiv. Credit: ITV Channel

One year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, people across the Channel Islands will come together to mark the day and show their continued support to those affected by the war.

A minute's silence was held in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney at 11am on Friday 24 February at government buildings.

St Helier residents have voted to accept the twinning of their town with Mykolaiv, a town in Ukraine.

Jersey politicians observed a minute's silence outside the government building. Credit: ITV Channel

A free concert will be held tonight (24 February) at 6pm at Jersey's Town Church.

There will be local and Ukrainian music at the event, and a recorded message from the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Olesandr Syenkevych.

A candlelit vigil will also place in Guernsey today at 7pm at the Town Church to remember those impacted by the war.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own tea-light candles as a symbol of hope and support for the Ukrainians in the Channel Islands and across the world.

Jersey's Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, says the island continues to stand with the international community in 'its condemnation of this act of aggression':

"Jersey has welcomed 37 Ukrainian nationals to our Island as part the Family Visa Scheme, with one more expected shortly.

"The Ukrainian people have been a credit to themselves, their families, and their proud nation.

"We will continue to support them during their time of need."

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