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Published 12:13 24 Feb 2022 GMT
Updated 13:00 24 Feb 2022 GMT
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Johnson says he spoke to President Zelensky of Ukraine to offer the support of the UK shortly after 4am after our "worst fears have come true" and warnings proved "tragically accurate".
In a televised speech at midday Thursday, the PM said Putin has attacked a friendly country without any provocation or credible excuse, saying: "A vast invasion is underway by land by air and by sea."
"This is not some faraway country of which we know little," Johnson said adding that the UK "cannot allow that freedom to be snuffed out. We cannot and will not look away."
https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1496818439222087684Johnson said Putin had brought a "tidal waves of violence" to Ukraine in a "hideous and barbaric" venture that "must end in failure".
He said the UK was one of the first countries in Europe to send defensive weapons to help Ukraine, and pledged to do more in the days ahead.
"Today in concert with our allies we will agree a massive package of economic sanctions designed in time to hobble the Russian economy," Johnson said, added that Europe must collectively stop relying on oil and gas which is added Putin's footing.
Directly addressing Russians, Johnson said he can't believe this is being done "in your name" or believe that Russia want a "pariah status" for their country.
https://twitter.com/PoliticsJOE_UK/status/1496818650573123589Addressing Ukrainians Johnson said: "We’re with you, we’re praying for you and your families."
He said he knows the flame of freedom will "blaze bright again" in Ukraine. "I don’t believe the Russian dictator will subdue the national feeling of Ukranians".
"It’s an attack on democracy throughout the world," Johnson said.
Speaking about any potential repercussions for the UK, Johnson pledged to do "everything to keep our country safe".
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