Scotland "can rise to the challenge" of welcoming Ukrainian refugees despite a delay in finding homes in the country for those who previously fled Afghanistan, a senior SNP minister has claimed.
Angus Robertson insisted the Scottish Government and local authorities would be able to settle people forced out by the Russian invasion in eastern Europe.
The cabinet secretary for external affairs today echoed calls from Nicola Sturgeon for Westminster to waive visa rules for Ukrainians seeking sanctuary in the UK.
