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Nicola Sturgeon tells Ukrainian refugees Scotland will be their home for 'as long as they need'

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told Ukrainian refugees living in the country that Scotland will be their home for as long as they need it to be, one-year on from the Russian invasion.Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" seeking the "demilitarisation" and "denazification" of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.As a result of the conflict, tens of thousands of people have died and around 17 million people are currently displaced, either within Ukraine or as refugees across Europe.About 23,000 Ukrainians have been welcomed to Scotland through the super sponsor scheme.Ms Sturgeon told refugees in an open letter: "It is with great sadness that the world will mark the first anniversary of Russia's latest illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Friday."On this day, we will all pause to reflect on the many impacts of the war on the people of Ukraine.

In particular, we will mourn those who have lost their lives."Every day in Ukraine, lives are disrupted and in danger. There are almost daily reports of atrocities, including Russia's barbaric missile attacks against civilians."Our hearts go out to all Ukrainians, including those who have settled here in Scotland and in other countries.

I know how much you fear for the safety of loved ones back home and yearn to return to your own country and way of life."All of us wish a speedy victory for Ukraine and a resolution which restores peace and ensures Ukrainian sovereignty, democracy, independence and territorial integrity."We also hope that those displaced by the war can return and be reunited with their families, friends, communities and country."I hope all of you, amidst your anxiety and suffering, have been heartened by the scale of the international

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