Sturgeon condemns Russian invasion
The First Minister has called Russia’s actions “appalling and horrific” and has called for President Vladimir Putin to face the “severest consequences”.
“This is a clash between oppression and autocracy on one hand, and freedom and democracy on the other. We must make sure that freedom and democracy prevail,” said Sturgeon.
All party leaders condemned the invasion and will debate a motion of solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged not only a package of economic sanctions towards Russia but also to support Ukraine “diplomatically, politically, economically – and eventually, militarily.”
“This act of wanton and reckless aggression is an attack not just on Ukraine, it is an attack on democracy and freedom in East Europe and around the world,” said Johnson.
Russia began carrying out airstrikes aimed at Ukraine’s military infrastructure just after 4am this morning with Russian military vehicles crossing the Ukrainian border later that morning.
There have been 40 confirmed deaths with dozens more wounded reported at 12pm by Ukraine, including a boy killed in Kharkiv after shelling struck an apartment building
