Grand Canyon Times

The Arizona State Capitol was recently lit in Ukraine's symbolic colors to represent solidarity with the country's citizens.

Republican Gov. Doug Ducey said on Twitter on March 1 that the Capitol dome would be lit in yellow and blue to honor the Ukrainian people. This is meant as a display of respect for their flag and the ideals they represent.

"The Arizona State Capitol is lit yellow and blue this week in honor of the brave people of Ukraine, and in support of their unwavering fight for freedom," Ducey said.

The move comes after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. Since then, forces have been attacking multiple Ukrainian cities from different fronts, according to CNN.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Kyiv and is asking the international community for more help, according to Military.com. He has said that he doesn't want to drag NATO into this war but would appreciate some extra help, such as a no-fly zone. The United States and other allies have stood firm in their decision not to employ a no-fly zone, Military.com said.

CNN reported that Ukrainians aren't alone while seeking refuge during the Russian invasion. An American couple, Jessie and Jacob Boeckmann, recently walked with their four-day-old baby through Ukraine to make it to the Polish border. They were in Kyiv for the birth of their daughter through a Ukranian surrogate.

Two days after the birth, they awakened to the beginning of the Russian invasion. Soon after, they arrived approximately 12 miles from the border but became stuck in traffic. After sitting in the car for hours, they decided to abandon their vehicle and travel by foot.

"We decided that it was going to be the warmest part of the day, and the only opportunity to make it to the border before nightfall would be to get out and walk," Jacob said to CNN. "Our biggest concern, with our daughter being four days old, was hypothermia. It was really cold. But we felt like if we didn't act then, then we wouldn't know how much longer it would be until we would make it across."

Once at the border, Jessie and the newborn were able to enter Poland quickly, as women and children were being prioritized. Jacob reunited with his family hours later. 

Jacob said to CNN that many others are walking even further, seeking refuge amid the growing crisis.