Russian forces have launched a major military assault on Ukraine, with reports of explosions in major cities across the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that Moscow's response will be "instant" if anyone tries to take on Russia.
He urges Ukrainian soldiers in eastern Ukraine to lay down weapons and return to their homes.
Ukraine's foreign minister accuses Russia of starting a full-scale war, and urges the UN "to do everything possible" to stop it.
US President Joe Biden vows that the world will hold Russia accountable, predicting major loss of life.
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg says the bloc stands with Ukraine at this terrible time, and will do all it takes to defend all allies.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said an invasion "could be the beginning of a big war on the European soil.
A sad state of affairs, despite knowing the horror of war throughout History, world leaders seem hellbent on repeating them.
Russia invades Ukraine
posted on 25/2/22
posted on 25/2/22
Howya doin, Quinny?
15-20cm of snow today on top of ice.
I'm just within her watching the world go round.
Bored to the teeth.
posted on 25/2/22
Within her???
Sittin here.
posted on 25/2/22
I'm good quebec hope same wi you.
We've had a Jessie winter in terms of temps.
Mental wind & rainstorms tho - 4 in past 2 weeks.
Busy getting bampot Glasgow weans ready for expeds starting in 2 wks.
Enjoying my wee granddaughter who came home to us Xmas Eve.
She's nearby see her most days I'm not in back o' beyond.
posted on 25/2/22
comment by The Mighty Quinn (U4099)
posted 37 seconds ago
I'm good quebec hope same wi you.
We've had a Jessie winter in terms of temps.
Mental wind & rainstorms tho - 4 in past 2 weeks.
Busy getting bampot Glasgow weans ready for expeds starting in 2 wks.
Enjoying my wee granddaughter who came home to us Xmas Eve.
She's nearby see her most days I'm not in back o' beyond.
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Good for you and the grandwean.
You ever lose any of the wee band up in the hills?
posted on 25/2/22
Band = bams.
posted on 25/2/22
I take 14 on the hills.
Bring 14 back.
Canny guarantee it's the same 14 tho.
posted on 25/2/22
comment by The Mighty Quinn (U4099)
posted 8 minutes ago
I take 14 on the hills.
Bring 14 back.
Canny guarantee it's the same 14 tho.
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posted on 25/2/22
comment by The Mighty Quinn (U4099)
posted 39 minutes ago
I take 14 on the hills.
Bring 14 back.
Canny guarantee it's the same 14 tho.
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14?
Bit young, no?
These German hills you're "taking them up"?
posted on 25/2/22
Powerful speech from the Ukraine ambassador to the UN just now.