An East Kilbride software firm have cut ties with Russia in a show of solidarity with Ukraine.
After weeks of rising tensions Russian forces have launched a major assault, firing missiles on cities and military targets.
Carriers such as Ryanair, Wizz Air and Ukraine International Airlines have all axed flights due to safety fears, with the closure of Ukranian airspace overnight.
There had been stark warnings from the Foreign Office for all British nationals to get out of Ukraine.
Now Global software company, Ideagen Plc, which has a base in Orion House in the Scottish Enterprise Technology Park in EK, has today issued a statement condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Ideagen CEO Ben Dorks told Lanarkshire Live : “Ideagen stands firmly behind the people and nation of Ukraine.
"With immediate effect, we have terminated contracts with all suppliers and customers in Russia and strongly condemn the actions of the Russian government.
Dorks added: “We will continue to offer any support we can to our partners in Ukraine and offer our prayers to its people.”
Today's invasion by land, air and sea followed weeks of escalating tensions, as Russia massed troops along Ukraine's borders.
It began after a pre-dawn TV address where Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukraine's military lay down its arms.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said President Vladimir Putin has unleashed a "tidal wave of violence" against Ukraine
The UK, EU and other Western allies have vowed to impose tough new sanctions to punish Moscow, but say they will not send in troops.
In Ukraine's capital Kyiv, home to almost three million people, warning sirens blared out as traffic queued to leave the city and crowds sought shelter in metro stations.
Initial reports of casualties included Ukrainian civilians and soldiers, and Russian troops.
More than 4000 people, mostly women and children, have so far fled across the border from Ukraine into Moldova.
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