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Island will take action 'in line with UK' over Ukraine

Manx Government in 'close contact' with United Kingdom

The Isle of Man Government says it will take action 'in line with the UK' over the unfolding situation in Ukraine.

In a statement released this evening it says it's in 'close contact' with the UK Government and will remain so.

Earlier today Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Vladimir Putin a "bloodstained aggressor who believes in imperial conquest" following the Russian invasion of the country.

The Manx Government's statement adds: "Our thoughts are with the people in the Ukraine, their families and friends."

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