By Suzanne K. Mast

Countries across the world have illuminated monuments and buildings in blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine’s flag, to show their support for Ukraine following the Russian military’s unprovoked, unjustified war against the country.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is illuminated in blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag. February 28, 2022 (U.S. Embassy, Tokyo)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is illuminated in the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag. February 28, 2022 (U.S. Embassy, Tokyo)

New York City, United States

The Empire State Building in New York City February 25 (© Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

The Empire State Building in New York City February 25 (© Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Oslo, Norway

A couple looks at Oslo City Hall in Norway, illuminated with the colors of the Ukrainian flag February 24 as a symbolic act of solidarity with Ukraine. (© Javad Parsa/NTB/AFP/Getty Images)

A couple looks at Oslo City Hall in Norway, illuminated with the colors of the Ukrainian flag February 24 as a symbolic act of solidarity with Ukraine. (© Javad Parsa/NTB/AFP/Getty Images)

Seoul, South Korea

The Sevit floating island complex in the Han River in Seoul March 2 (© Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)

The Sevit floating island complex in the Han River in Seoul March 2 (© Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)

Berlin, Germany

A protester in front of the Brandenburg Gate February 24 holds a sign that says “Stop the war in Ukraine.” (© Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)

A protester in front of the Brandenburg Gate February 24 holds a sign that says “Stop the war in Ukraine.” (© Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)

Cape Town, South Africa

A statue of Nelson Mandela at the Cape Town City Hall in South Africa March 2 (© Shelley Christians/Reuters)

A statue of Nelson Mandela at the Cape Town City Hall in South Africa March 2 (© Shelley Christians/Reuters)

Madrid, Spain

A police officer stands next to the Spanish parliament building in Madrid March 1. (© Manu Fernandez/AP images)

A police officer stands next to the Spanish parliament building in Madrid March 1. (© Manu Fernandez/AP images)

Manila, Philippines

Filipinos on Ash Wednesday at the Manila Cathedral in Manila March 2 (© Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Filipinos on Ash Wednesday at the Manila Cathedral in Manila March 2 (© Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Monterrey, Mexico

The facade of the Government Palace of Nuevo León in Monterrey March 4 (© Daniel Becerril/Reuters)

The facade of the Government Palace of Nuevo León in Monterrey March 4 (© Daniel Becerril/Reuters)

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

The iconic Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls in Ontario February 27 (© Nick Iwanyshyn/Reuters)

The iconic Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls in Ontario February 27 (© Nick Iwanyshyn/Reuters)

Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower in Paris February 25 (© Adrienne Surprenant/AP Images)

The Eiffel Tower in Paris February 25 (© Adrienne Surprenant/AP Images)

Rome, Italy

The Colosseum in Rome on February 24 (© Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

The Colosseum in Rome on February 24 (© Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

Sydney, Australia

The sails of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney February 28 (© Mark Baker/AP Images)

The sails of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney February 28 (© Mark Baker/AP Images)

Tel Aviv, Israel

A man takes a photograph of the municipality building in Tel Aviv February 27. (© Amir Cohen/Reuters)

A man takes a photograph of the municipality building in Tel Aviv February 27. (© Amir Cohen/Reuters)

Banner image: A bicyclist rides past the famed 2nd Street tunnel in Los Angeles March 2. (© Mark J. Terrill/AP Images)

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