CM to make further statement on Ukraine next week

The island's chief minister will make another statement about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine next week.

Alfred Cannan will address members ahead of a scheduled sitting of Tynwald on Tuesday (March 15).

he has already stated that the Island 'should play its part in helping people escape Russia's invasion of Ukraine.'

He saId government is talking to local stakeholders, international organisations and the UK Government, on how best to provide support.

Manx Government has also donated £500,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.