Boris Johnson on Ukraine: What time will Boris Johnson address the nation? How to watch Prime Minister announcement on Russia-Ukraine crisis

Here’s when you can hear from Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking about the Ukraine war.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Boris Johnson called an emergency meeting of COBRA.

The UK had already imposed sanctions on Russia prior to the invasion and minister have reportedly begun work on “an unprecedented level of sanctions”.

Mr Johnson is expected to address the UK later today, where he will give further details.

Here’s when Boris Johnson will be addressing the nation and Parliament.

What time will Boris Johnson address the nation?

Boris Johnson addressed the nation live in a televised address at midday.

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London followed by his Chief of Staff, Stephen Barclay after chairing a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergency committee to discuss latest developments regarding Ukraine. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

He will also update MPs in the House of Commons with a statement at 5pm, which you will be able to watch via Parliament TV online.

Boris Johnson on Ukraine

So far, Johnson has condemned Russia’s invasion vehemently.

“I am appalled by the horrific events in Ukraine and I have spoken to President Zelensky to discuss next steps,” the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter.

“President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack on Ukraine. The UK and our allies will respond decisively.”

Mr Johnson has spoken directly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss “next steps”, which will likely include harsher sanctions.

Foreign Minister James Cleverly also stated the UK will introduce “an unprecedented level of sanctions” in a bid to persuade Russian President Putin to “reverse this attack”.

These sanctions will be revealed to the Commons by the Prime Minister later today.

In his statement to the public, Mr Johnson spoke directly to Russians and Ukrainians alike.

"Diplomatically, politically, economically – and eventually, militarily – this hideous and barbaric venture of Vladimir Putin must end in failure.

“And so I say to the people of Russia, whose president has just authorised a tidal wave of violence against a fellow Slavic people, to the parents of Russian soldiers who will lose their lives, I cannot believe this is being done in your name, or that you really want the pariah status it will bring to the Putin regime.

“And I say to the Ukrainians in this moment of agony, we are with you, we are praying for you and your families, and we are on your side.”

The Prime Minister also addressed what the UK will be doing in terms of sanctions against Russia.

"It is because we have been so alarmed in recent months at the Russian intimidation that the UK became one of the first countries in Europe to send defensive weaponry to help the Ukrainians.

“Other allies have now done the same and we will do what more we can in the days ahead.

“Today, in concert with our allies, we will agree a massive package of economic sanctions designed in time to hobble the Russian economy.

"And to that end, we must also collectively cease the dependence on Russian oil and gas that for too long has given Putin his grip on western politics.”