TOP brass at a city university has revealed they have assisted students in Ukraine to flee the country.
Anton Muscatelli, Principal of Glasgow University said in a statement that he was "deeply concerned" about the conflict in the region following Russian troops' invasion in the early hours of yesterday morning.
He added: "The wellbeing and safety of our students is of the utmost importance, and we have been working hard in recent days to offer support and advice to UofG students who were studying in Ukraine, all of whom have now safely left the country.
"I would like to express my deep concern and support for all students and colleagues with connections to Ukraine in the context of the developing conflict in the country.
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"I know this will be a worrying time for many members of our community, particularly for our Ukrainian students and staff, and I wish to reassure you all that we are monitoring the rapidly-evolving situation very closely."
Professor Muscatelli said that the university has reached out to students who are currently in Russia and are "supporting them to leave" at the earliest opportunity.
Staff and students at Glasgow have been advised not to travel to the area.
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Professor Muscatelli added: "We also want to offer support to students with links to Ukraine, and indeed with links to the Russian Federation and wider Eastern European region who are currently studying in Glasgow.
"The University will continue to remain in contact with those affected and will continue to monitor developments in Ukraine."
Glasgow is also offering counselling and support to those affected by the conflict and said that they recognise it is a "difficult and anxious time" for many across the university.
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