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Boris Johnson condemns unprovoked Russian attack on Ukraine
The BBC reported, PM Boris Johnson says that the UK will respond decisively to Russia's "unprovoked attack" on Ukraine.
The PM said he was appalled after President Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
Mr Putin said he did not plan to occupy the country, but Ukraine has branded it a "full-scale invasion".
The PM will chair a Cobra meeting shortly to discuss the "horrific attacks".
A No 10 spokesperson said that in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Mr Johnson said the people of Ukraine were in the UK's thoughts.
The prime minister told Mr Zelensky the West "would not stand by as President Putin waged his campaign against the Ukrainian people".
Mr Johnson wrote on Twitter: "President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack on Ukraine."
Russian forces have launched an assault on Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.
Ukraine closes airspace to civilian flights because of 'high risk' to safety
President Putin announced a "special military operation" in Ukraine's Donbas region in a televised address to the Russian people on Thursday morning.
He said the Ukrainian people would be able "to choose freely" who ran the country.
Mr Putin also urged Ukrainian soldiers in the combat zone in eastern Ukraine to lay down their weapons and return to their homes, warning that Moscow's response would be "instant" if anyone tried to take on Russia.
Source: BBC
