The war has started. The world is shocked by the Russian attacks in Ukraine. The reactions at a glance.
Russia has started a war against Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions early Thursday morning. Attacks with warplanes, helicopters and missiles against military infrastructure were also reported from other parts of Ukraine. In the unclear situation, the reports could not be checked immediately.
This is the first time that Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have faced each other in the conflict that has been going on for eight years. The international reactions at a glance.
USA:
“The world will hold Russia accountable.”
“The prayers of the whole world are with the Ukrainian people tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian forces (…) President Putin has deliberately chosen a war that will bring catastrophic deaths and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring.”
– President Joe Biden
“Just as we were gathering in the council to seek peace, Putin delivered a message of war in utter contempt for that council’s responsibilities.”
– Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Ambassador to the United Nations
Germany:
“This is a terrible day for Ukraine and a dark day for Europe.”
“The Russian attack on Ukraine is a blatant breach of international law. There is no justification for it. Germany strongly condemns this ruthless act by President Putin.”
– Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz
“With the attack on Ukraine, Russia is breaking with the most elementary rules of the international order. The world community will not forget Russia on this day of shame.” “We woke up in a different world today.”
– Secretary of State Annalena Baerbock
“The Russian President is a war criminal (…) President Putin and the Russian leadership will pay a high price for this”
– SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich
“It’s a war in Europe. It’s not just a war against Ukraine, it’s a war against democracy, against our freedom
– CDU leader Friedrich Merz
France:
“France strongly condemns Russia’s decision to wage war against Ukraine. Russia must end its military operations immediately. France stands in solidarity with Ukraine. It stands with the Ukrainians and is acting with its partners and allies to end the war to achieve war.”
– President Emmanuel Macron
Great Britain:
“With this unprovoked attack on Ukraine, President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction.”
– Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Canada:
“Russia’s actions will have serious consequences.”
– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Australia:
“We condemn the unilateral hostile actions in Ukraine. Russia openly violates international law and the UN Charter.”
– Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Sweden:
“Russia’s actions are also an attack on the European security order.”
– Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson
Finland:
“The attack is a serious violation of international law and threatens the lives of numerous civilians.”
– Prime Minister Sanna Marin
Norway:
Russian authorities bear full responsibility for putting Europe in this very dark situation.”
– Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Denmark:
“This is a horrific and totally unprovoked act that violates the UN Charter and international law.”
– Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
Iceland:
“The lives of innocent civilians must always be our primary concern.”
– Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir
Czech Republic:
“The Russian invasion of Ukraine is an unjustifiable act of aggression against an independent state”
– Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Estonia:
“The Russian leadership’s absurd pretexts for attacking Ukraine are false, unfounded and criminal. They were invented so that President Putin could justify aggression against a nation that has never threatened Russia.”
– President Alar Karis
Hungary:
“We stand with Ukraine, we stand up for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.”
– Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto
China:
“China’s position on safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states is consistent, the aims and principles of the UN Charter should all be upheld.”
– UN Ambassador Zhang Jun
Source: Stern
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