Britons have been asking how to help following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The attack, launched on February 24, has seen more than 2 million Ukrainians flee the nation in the fastest exodus this century, according to the latest United Nations figures.
Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary, has urged Britons not to travel to Ukraine to join the fighting, and help in other ways, such as donating money through the Ukrainian embassy to be spent on weaponry and aid, or to volunteer with organisations helping refugees.
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian people fleeing the Russian invasion to the UK and even those without family links will be permitted to stay in the country for a year. The British public will have the opportunity to open up their homes to Ukrainian refugees - working with ministers and charities to ensure safe accommodation.
How to help those on the ground in Ukraine
Unicef
Unicef is working to provide psychosocial care to children who have been traumatised by the conflict.
Catherine M Russell, the Unicef executive director, said they are working across eastern Ukraine to supply safe water to conflict-affected areas and hygiene and emergency education supplies as close as possible to communities near the line of contact.
You can donate to UNICEF here.
UN Refugee Agency
Families fleeing Vladimir Putin’s forces have been confronted with the dreadful reality of having to leave husbands and fathers behind after all men over 18 were barred from crossing the border, ordered to instead stay and join the war effort.
Filippo Grandi, High Commissioner for Refugees, said the UN Refugee Agency is "working with the authorities, UN and other partners in Ukraine and is ready to provide humanitarian assistance wherever necessary and possible".
Donate here.
Local charities
Sunflower Of Peace is a Ukrainian charity gathering medical supplies for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.
Donate here.
The British Red Cross
The British Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal to help Ukraine.
It is estimated that at least 102 civilians, including 16 children, have been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion eight days ago.
Donate your money here.
United Help Ukraine
United Help Ukraine is focused on providing humanitarian aid to those in the midst of the conflict.
You can donate here.
Donate items locally
Donation points are being set up across the UK to help collect items for new arrivals moving from Ukraine to other nations.
Leeds Polish Catholic Centre in West Yorkshire is collecting items such as blankets, clothes, toilet rolls, nappies and toothbrushes, while the White Eagle Club in southwest London is also accepting donations for refugees.
Write to your MP
Writing a letter to your local MP can help urge the Government to do more to help the nation during the conflict.
Type in your postcode on the UK Parliament website to find your MP.
Boris Johnson has announced that Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion will be able to come to the UK visa-free if they already have family in Britain.
He said immediate family members will be able to join Ukrainians settled in the UK following a relaxation of visa requirements.
Support Ukrainian journalism
Support the work of brave journalists reporting on the ground in Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent and The New Voice of Ukraine are keeping us up-to-date with the fast-moving situation - donations can be made on their websites.
Host a Ukrainian refugee in the UK
In addition to the new the new "sponsored" humanitarian refugee route, the British public will have the opportunity to offer a home to Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK.
Those choosing to volunteer as hosts will have to agree to do so for a minimum period - potentially six months - as well as potentially having to undergo criminal record checks as most of the Ukrainian people fleeing the crisis are women and children.
Sponsoring individuals, charities and businesses will help support and vet civil servants offering free housing, to ensure that they are providing safe and secure accommodation.
Refugees at Home is a charity which connects people with spare rooms to refugees and has stated that it has seen a 50-fold increase since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with people offering to host those fleeing the war.
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