Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented humanitarian crisis – with hundreds of thousands of civilians desperately attempting to flee the conflict.
US officials have warned that five million people could be displaced by the conflict – the most significant in Europe since the Second World War. Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the humanitarian impact was likely to be “enormous”.
The Standard looks at how you can help Ukraine and the Ukrainian people as they face Russian aggression.
Donate to independent journalism in Ukraine
English-language news outlets based in Ukraine are providing accurate news from the frontline.
The Kyiv Independent and the New Voice of Ukraine are among the outlets reporting on the conflict as it unfolds, using local journalists.
This Twitter list, compiled by The Intercept’s Robert Mackey, provides a handy guide to local journalists working across Ukraine.
Support local charities
There are a variety of charities and fundraisers providing medical aid for the people of Ukraine.
These groups purchase first aid kits and medical supply packs to help soldiers on the frontline.
Razom for Ukraine, one such charity, uses donations to purchase and deliver essential goods. You can donate via Facebook, where they also provide live updates.
Sunflower of Peace is a charity that helps paramedics and doctors. It has recently been fundraising for supplies, including first aid medical tactical backpacks.
Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine and aims to provide psychological and psychosocial support.
Among the services offered by the charity include art therapy, psychotherapy and the rehabilitation of traumatised children.
The British Red Cross has also set up an emergency appeal to raise money for medicines, food and basic medical supplies.
Write to your MP
You can write to your MP to demand the British government places harsher sanctions on Russia.
MPs can be contacted via email or post to their constituency address.
Details on how to write to your MP can be found on parliament.uk.
