"The EU was already an economic power. But it is showing its geopolitical resolve."

Last week, they posted a meme comparing Putin to Hitler.

Vladimir Putin has said its strategic nuclear weapons forces are on high alert, prompting fears over what could happen next.

"To the people of Britain, I ask you that when you come home from work today, hug your family, hug your kids, close your eyes and for a second just imagine there are explosions outside your house."

"This is five years of work. Everyone who tried to minimise, disrupt or deny this better take shelter," said one person in response to the thread.

It comes as a Ukrainian sailor partially sunk a Russian arms tycoon’s yacht.

"The uncertainty, the sleep deprivation and the knowledge at any time you may be called into action. Spare a thought for Liz Truss' personal photographer today."

“It’s absolutely traumatising, devastating. We’re absolutely worried, we don’t know what to do."

"I am sure that is fair. I'm sure we deserve it. I'm sure it's possible."