Tag: Russia Ukraine conflict

Vadym Prystaiko told MPs there have been no end of "bureaucratic hassles" for years for his fellow citizens coming to the UK.

“Textbook case of a civilised and humane approach to refugees," the British writer said.

A Home Office spokesperson suggested the initial claim made by one of the department’s officials was misspoken.

The former European Council president, who oversaw Brexit negotiations, spoke out as most of the continent allowed Ukrainians to come without paperwork.

Nadhim Zahawi's reaction is priceless as Helle Thorning-Schmidt tells him she "almost chuckled" when she heard his remarks about the UK's response to the Ukraine conflict.

“It’s just as confusing on the ground as it appears to be back home", BBC correspondent Phil Mackie said.

“What kind of country is this, the Russian Federation, which is afraid of hospitals, afraid of maternity hospitals, and destroys them?", president Zalensky asked.

Daniel Kawczynski was severely criticised by a senior Conservative colleague, who said he "doesn't speak for the Tory party".

Last week, deputy prime minister Dominic Raab also blamed the difficulty Ukrainian refugees are having coming to the UK on... Ukrainian wishes.