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'Barbarian act:' World leaders condemn Russia on Ukraine

World leaders are reacting to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of military action in Ukraine with outrage and vows to both tighten sanctions and hold the Kremlin accountable

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Moment that Putin thundered to war, drowning out last entreaties for peace

As members of UN security council poured out calls for restraint, Russian president was already launching attack on Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2022

China Urges 'Cool Headed' And 'Rational' Approach As Russian Forces Invade Ukraine — But Toes Russian Line On History

China said at the United Nations Security Council that it hopes all parties will stay “cool headed” and “rational” after Russia took military action in Ukraine on Wednesday night. 

Benzinga · Feb 24, 2022

Russia Attacks Ukraine as Defiant Putin Warns US, NATO

Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine as missiles and explosions heard in major cities after Vladimir Putin statement

Vladimir Putin, in a statement on Russian TV, said that allies of Ukraine who try to interfere with his attack will 'face consequences greater than any you have faced in history'

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

World reacts to Russia’s attack on Ukraine

President Putin has given approval to a ‘special military operation’ in the Donbas region.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022

As U.N. Security Council met, Russia attacked Ukraine

The United States and other United Nations Security Council members slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday for attacking Ukraine as the 15-member body met in New York to try and defuse weeks of mounting tensions.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Has Ukraine joined Nato? Why Putin is against the country’s membership

Russian leader is vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to the military alliance

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

U.N. Secretary-General to Putin: In the name of humanity, stop this war

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a last-minute plea on Wednesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war 'in the name of humanity', after the Russian leader announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Gunfire and explosions heard in Kiev and other cities after Russia declares war on Ukraine

Missile strikes have hit Ukrainian command centres in cities including Kiev and Kharkiv

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022