Boris Johnson promises ‘massive package of sanctions’ after Russian invasion of Ukraine – video
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The UK prime minister has said that 'a vast invasion is under way, by land, by sea and by air' in Ukraine, as he promised to impose 'massive' sanctions that would 'hobble' the Russian economy.
Speaking as world leaders scrambled to respond to the attacks that began in the early hours of Thursday morning, Johnson said Russia had 'attacked a friendly country without any provocation and without any credible excuse'.
He said Russia must not be allowed to succeed. 'Diplomatically, politically, economically, and eventually militarily, this hideous and barbaric adventure of Vladimir Putin must end in failure,' he said
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