COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Saturday that he declared Sunday a statewide “Day of Prayer for the people of Ukraine,” and is ceasing state purchases of Russian-made Vodka. 

DeWine’s office said the Ukraine flag will fly at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus and Governor's Residence in Bexley to “further show support for those under attack in Ukraine and for Ohio's Ukrainian population.”

As part of his announcement, the state is pulling 6,400 bottles of vodka made by Russian Standard currently for sale in Ohio's 487 liquor agencies across the state. The Russian Standard vodka is sold under the brand names Green Mark Vodka and Russian Standard Vodka. 

Other brands of vodka will continue to be sold in Ohio’s liquor stores as they are not distilled in Russia. 

The governor’s announcement comes days after Russia started an invasion of Ukraine. 

DeWine issued a statement on Friday condemning the invasion. 

“At the direction of President Vladimir Putin, Russian forces have invaded Ukraine in violation of international law. This is unacceptable, and all freedom-loving people should stand against this unprovoked invasion,” said DeWine. “Ukraine has been a sovereign and independent state since the collapse of the former Soviet Union in the 1990s. The United States and Ukraine share common values including freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people.”