Rutherglen's MSP has referred to as for additional motion to be taken on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine final week.
Clare Haughey additionally acknowledged that she was standing "in solidarity" with the Ukrainians, because the world reacted to the battle in Japanese Europe.
The UK Authorities has already positioned sanctions on Russia, in a bid to squeeze the nation financially, nevertheless Ms Haughey believes that extra could possibly be achieved.
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A whole lot have already been killed within the battle, which has seen a number of Ukrainian cities bombed.
Rutherglen MSP Ms Haughey instructed Lanarkshire Reside : “The unprovoked horror which has been introduced upon the individuals of Ukraine by Russian aggression is totally heart-breaking.
"Males, girls and youngsters have been displaced from their properties, injured, or have misplaced their lives by the hands of Vladimir Putin.
“I stand in solidarity with the individuals in Ukraine and those that have fled the phobia of their dwelling nation.
“The sanctions imposed by the UK Authorities to date are welcome, however there may be nonetheless extra that may be achieved, for instance, by working with the worldwide group in imposing ever-tightening restrictions on Russia and by totally lifting visa necessities for all Ukrainians looking for entry to UK as different international locations are doing."
Ms Haughey additionally backed the Scottish Authorities's strikes to offer humanitarian support to the world.
She added: "I additionally help the preliminary steps by the Scottish Authorities to offer £4m in humanitarian support in addition to the supply of important medical provides.
"As a society, we should communicate out in opposition to Putin’s aggression and uphold the values of democracy, sovereignty, territorial integrity and peace."
The feedback got here because the battle continued within the Japanese European nation, with Russian President Vladimir Putin putting his nuclear deterrent forces on excessive alert.
Nonetheless preliminary talks have additionally taken place between each international locations on the border between Ukraine and Russian ally Belarus.
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