{"id":112277,"date":"2022-02-28T19:15:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T00:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=112277"},"modified":"2022-02-28T22:02:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T03:02:29","slug":"holcomb-signs-xo-in-response-to-russias-invasion-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2022\/02\/28\/holcomb-signs-xo-in-response-to-russias-invasion-of-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Holcomb signs XO in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 22-08 in response to Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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News release from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office:<\/p>\n

Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order in Response to Russia\u2019s Invasion of Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana (February 28, 2022) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he signed Executive Order 22-08<\/a> as a response to Russia\u2019s unjust invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

\u201cI stand with the people of the Ukraine as they face the tyranny of Putin and his unprovoked invasion. We must hold Putin accountable for his actions and support Ukraine in any way we can. Indiana joins the world as we pray for the people of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

As a state we will do our part to try to prevent further indiscriminate killing of Ukrainian civilian men, women and children. I encourage Indiana residents to support the humanitarian efforts for Ukraine through their local communities, religious organizations and non-profits and show our true Hoosier spirit.\u201d said Gov. Holcomb.<\/p>\n

Gov. Holcomb has issued an executive order taking specific actions to show a commitment for the citizens of Ukraine and condemnation of the Russian government.<\/p>\n