Ukrainian national in London expresses concern for family back home as Russia launches attack

Ukrainian national Ela Czuruk fought back tears as she told of her fears for family back home during a protest outside the Russian Embassy in London on Thursday (24/02).

Ela called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the invasion immediately and stop any further bloodshed.

She said: "We are deeply concerned because our families are back there, so we came to the Russian embassy to express our concern, to show our support to Ukrainians who are back home.

"We don't want anyone to die. We don't want anymore casualties. We don't want any more deaths."

Russian national Anna, who also attended the protest, said: "As a Russia citizen, I am here to protest against these actions.

"This morning I woke up with tears in my eyes. I don't know what to do, but I really want to do something."