By Molly Moss

Published: Thursday, 24 February 2022 at 12:00 am


Boris Johnson will address the nation this morning amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine before addressing MPs this afternoon.

It comes after Mr Johnson led a crisis meeting of senior ministers and officials to consider the response to Vladimir Putin’s actions.

He will also speak to fellow G7 leaders and is calling for an urgent meeting of all NATO leaders as soon as possible.

The prime minister has described Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “catastrophe for our continent”, and is expected to announce further sanctions against Russia.

He tweeted: “This is a catastrophe for our continent.

“I will make an address to the nation this morning on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”

This is a catastrophe for our continent.

I will make an address to the nation this morning on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

I will also speak to fellow G7 leaders and I am calling for an urgent meeting of all NATO leaders as soon as possible.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 24, 2022