World leaders condemn Russia's 'hideous and barbaric' attack on Ukraine

Boris Johnson
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World leaders are strongly condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's "barbaric" attack on Ukraine.

After Russia launched an attack on Ukraine that has already left more than 40 people dead, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an address Thursday said "Putin has unleashed war" without "any provocation and without any credible excuse," and "we cannot, and will not, just look away." Johnson called the attack "hideous and barbaric" and said the U.K. will unveil a "massive package" of sanctions designed to "hobble the Russian economy."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.