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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised a “massive package of economic sanctions” against Russia after it brought war back to Europe with a large-scale attack on Ukraine.
Blasting Russia for attacking a “friendly country without any provocation and without any credible excuse”, “raining down” on an “innocent population” with “innumerable missiles and bombs”, Mr Johnson said that the world “cannot and will not just look away.”
In addition to sending in “defensive weaponry to help the Ukrainians”, the Prime Minister announced: “Today in concert with our allies we will agree a massive package of economic sanctions designed in time to hobble the Russian economy.”
WATCH: Prime Minister @BorisJohnson addresses the nation on the situation in Ukraine. https://t.co/vaIxeTj4Li
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) February 24, 2022
He added: "And to that end we must also collectively cease the dependence on Russian oil and gas that for too long has given Putin his grip on western politics. Our mission is clear.”
Jersey’s External Relations Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, last week said that the island was poised to follow “any relevant sanctions that the UK or UN might issue in relation to any potential Russian aggression.”
Earlier this week, it clamped down on five banks and three billionaires close to Putin.
This hideous and barbaric venture of President Putin must end in failure.
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) February 24, 2022
We will work with our allies to ensure that the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine is restored.
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Express understands Senator Gorst will be issuing a statement this afternoon on Jersey’s current position.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the “military operation” which he said was an attempt to “de-Nazify” Ukraine early this morning (02:55 GMT).
Since then, explosions have been heard across the country, ranging from capital Kyiv to the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine and the southern city of Odessa.
It’s been reported that at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers and a child have been killed.
Assistant Minister Deputy Kirsten Morel is among the local politicians to have condemned the offensive.
“The horrendous actions of a dictator like Putin must remind us how fragile and precious democracy is,” he tweeted.
The horrendous actions of a dictator like Putin must remind us how fragile and precious democracy is. We must never take our democracy for granted in Jersey, so please do vote on June 22nd.
— Kirsten Morel (@KirstenJersey) February 24, 2022
Thousands of Ukrainian people are fleeing their homes in an attempt to find safety.
St. Helier representative Inna Gardiner is calling for a group to be set up to support Ukrainians with Jersey connections.
“We have Jersey residents from Ukraine and their families need help now, safe place - let’s create a task force!” she tweeted.
It’s understood Government officials are currently working to establish the size of the Ukrainian and Russian communities in Jersey.
We have Jersey residents from Ukraine and their families need help now, safe place - let’s create a task force to help! @GovJersey
— Inna Gardiner (@innagardiner) February 24, 2022
According to the 2011 census, there were 13 people living in Jersey from Ukraine and 43 people from Russia, but the figures are expected to have grown.
As tensions with Russia escalate, local firms are being advised to ensure they are ready to defend against cyber attacks.
CERT.JE - the island’s Cyber Security Centre - said: “Our thoughts are with cyber defenders in Ukraine today as attacks continue on Ukrainian technology infrastructure.
“We continue to advise local firms to ensure systems are patched for security vulnerabilities and to follow essential housekeeping advice from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and CERT.JE.”
Our thoughts are with cyber defenders in Ukraine today as attacks continue on Ukrainian technology infrastructure. We continue to advise local firms to ensure systems are patched for security vulnerabilities and to follow essential housekeeping advice from @NCSC and @CERTJersey.
— CERT.JE (@CERTJersey) February 24, 2022
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