Spanish village changes its name to Ukraine in show of solidarity


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  • Saturday, 16 Apr 2022

A cyclist rides past a street sign that reads 'City of Kyiv Street' after it was changed from the original name, as other street names were also changed to include names of Ukrainian cities in support of Ukraine, amid Russia's invasion, in the town of Fuentes de Andalucia, near Seville, southern Spain, April 16, 2022. The sign reads, "Numantine resistance of a town against the Russian invader". REUTERS/Jon Nazca

FUENTES DE ANDALUCIA, Spain (Reuters) - A peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain has changed its name to Ukraine in solidarity with those caught up in the conflict more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away.

On a sign at a roundabout at the village's entrance, Ukraine has replaced Fuentes de Andalucia and the country's blue and yellow flag has been painted alongside.

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