PRINCE William and Kate Middleton today showed solidarity with Ukraine on a visit to a cultural centre.

Dressed in blue, the royal couple learned about the extraordinary efforts being made to support the country's people in the UK and across Europe as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his attack on the nation.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke to Saleh Saeed, CEO of the Disasters Emergency Committee, to hear about the ongoing Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

They also learned how the UK public can best support the besieged country while sorting and packaging donated items.

William and Kate previously said they stand with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and "all of the nation's people" during Russia's invasion.

In a tweet personally signed off with their initials, they wrote: "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine's future.

"Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people as they bravely fight for that future."

President Zelenskyy responded thanking them for their support.

"Olena and I are grateful to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge that at this crucial time, when Ukraine is courageously opposing Russia's invasion, they stand by our country and support our brave citizens," he said.

"Good will triumph."

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Tanks first rolled over Ukraine's borders on February 24 after Putin ordered his long-feared invasion.

He declared that the neighbouring nation "belongs to Russia" as he followed through on promises to seize territory given up by the country in the fall of the Soviet Union.

Ukraine has been in resistance ever since, with thousands of petrified families making desperate dashes to the Polish border, many terrified they will never see their relatives again.

Heart wrenching photos show kids in tears as they are forced to leave their parents behind after fleeing their homes.

Help those fleeing conflict with The Sun’s Ukraine Fund

PICTURES of women and children fleeing the horror of Ukraine’s devastated towns and cities have moved Sun readers to tears.

Many of you want to help the five million caught in the chaos — and now you can, by donating to The Sun's Ukraine Fund.

Give as little as £3 or as much as you can afford and every penny will be donated to the Red Cross on the ground helping women, children, the old, the infirm and the wounded.

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The Ukraine Crisis Appeal will support people in areas currently affected and those potentially affected in the future by the crisis.

In the unlikely event that the British Red Cross raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help them prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world.

For more information visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund

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