Watch: livestream from Ukrainian capital Kiev as Russia invades

By Graham Murray

Published 24th Feb 2022, 11:46 GMT

A near-empty Independence Square on February 24, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Overnight, Russia began a large-scale attack on Ukraine, with explosions reported in multiple cities and far outside the restive eastern regions held by Russian-backed rebels. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

placeholder image — A near-empty Independence Square on February 24, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Overnight, Russia began a large-scale attack on Ukraine, with explosions reported in multiple cities and far outside the restive eastern regions held by Russian-backed rebels. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Leaders of democracies around the world have condemned an invasion of neighbouring Ukraine by Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched what he referred to as a "military operation" in eastern Ukraine.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson branded it a “catastrophe for our continent”.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unprovoked and unjustifiable".

Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Russia’s actions were a “grave breach of international law”.

This video feed comes live from the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.

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