Topline
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to order a “special military operation” in Ukraine drew strong condemnation from global leaders on Thursday, a reaction which is expected to be followed up with more stringent sanctions against Moscow and Russia’s leadership.
A tank of Ukrainian forces moves as following Russia’s military operation in Chuhuiv town, Kharkiv … [+]
Key Facts
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s actions as an “unprovoked and unjustified attack,” adding that he will meet with G7 leaders on Thursday and work with allied nations to “impose severe sanctions on Russia.”
The European Union said in a statement that Russia’s “unjustified military actions” were “grossly violating international law” and undermining the stability of Europe.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter that he was “appalled by the horrific events” unfolding in Ukraine and slammed Putin for choosing a “path of bloodshed and destruction.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the attack on Ukraine as a “blatant breach of international law” and demanded that Russia must stop its military action “right now.”
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Russian attack “shakes the foundation of the international order” and Japan will work closely with the U.S. and other allies in dealing with the crisis.
China’s ambassador to the UN Zhang Jun called on all parties involved in the crisis to “stay cool headed and rational” but Beijing stopped short of outright condemning Russia’s actions so far.
This is a developing story.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2022/02/24/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-draws-international-condemnation-and-threats-of-more-sanctions/