Russia attack LIVE: Fuming Lammy summons Russian ambassador as Starmer reacts to strike

David Lammy has summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK after Russia unleashed a deadly overnight attack on Ukraine, killing at least 15 people, including four children. The Foreign Secretary said Russia President Vladimir Putin's strikes killed civilians, destroyed homes and damaged buildings, including the British Council and EU Delegation in Kyiv.

He added: "We have summoned the Russian Ambassador. The killing and destruction must stop." The ambassador, Andrey Kelin, was later seen arriving to the Foreign Office building in London by car. Among the many buildings struck during the attack was a British Council building. Speaking after the attack, the group's chief executive, Scott McDonald, said their guard for the building was injured but in a "stable" condition. He added: "At the insistence of my amazing colleagues, we will continue operations in Ukraine today wherever possible. Their resilience is awe-inspiring and I am deeply thankful they are all safe." Earlier, Sir Keir Starmer lashed out at Vladimir Putin for the attack, saying: "My thoughts are with all those affected by the senseless Russian strikes on Kyiv which have damaged the British Council building. Putin is killing children and civilians, and sabotaging hopes of peace. This bloodshed must end."

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