Invasion of Ukraine: Leave Russia Now, UK Urges Its NationalsPAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! In a sign of deepening fallout, the United Kingdom has urged its nationals to consider leaving Russia if it is not essential they remain in the country. Recall that the UK and US lead international condemnation of Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine, causing humanitarian crisis with more than 1.2 million people already having fled the country. This was disclosed by the UK Foreign Office. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Recently, the UK Foreign Office advised its citizens against all travel to Russia due to a lack of available flight options and increased economic volatility. The Nigerian government is set to evacuate the first set of Nigerians caught up in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission disclosed that the evacuation would commence once the aircraft dispatched by Airpeace lands in Warsaw in a few hours. According to the chairman of the commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, she is anxiously awaiting the first evacuation of Nigerians from Poland. Some Nigerians are interested in helping Ukraine overcome the invasion of its country by Russian forces. The Ukrainian embassy in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has been besieged by young Nigerians interested in helping Ukraine. The situation is the same in several countries as Britons, Americans and Canadians have also offered to help Ukraine. Legit.ng previously reported that the Nigerian government condemned the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military troops in the past days. Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria's minister of foreign affairs said Nigeria is ready to take punishable actions against Russia for invading Ukraine. The minister admitted that the federal government will abide by and adopt measures imposed on the country in line with the provisions of the United Nations Resolution. Source: Legit.ng Britain has urged its nationals to consider leaving Russia after Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine Recall that Britain recently advised its citizens against all travel to Russia due to a lack of available flight options and increased economic volatility The advice was the latest sign of increasing tensions between the UK and Russia and comes amid international condemnation of Moscow PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Legit.ng "If your presence in Russia is not essential, we strongly advise that you consider leaving by remaining commercial routes."