Other countries have criticized Russia’s aggression on Ukraine. “President Putin’s unscrupulous behavior is condemned by Germany in the harshest terms conceivable. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ukraine and its people “In a statement, Scholz stated.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined US President Joe Biden, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and others in condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which India has warned might escalate into a serious conflict.
Meanwhile, aftermath of the attack, Biden has decided to meet with the G7 today to discuss tougher sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin launched “a premeditated war” against Ukraine, according to the American leader.
In addition, Washington will coordinate with NATO allies “to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against NATO.”
Reuters reports that NATO ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting later today.
Russia’s actions have also been denounced by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who claimed Putin had chosen “a path of violence and ruin” by launching the unprovoked strike. Financial penalties have already been issued by the United Kingdom and the United States against Russian banks and individuals, including hundreds of MPs who voted in favour of military action in Ukraine.
Putin announced a ‘military operation’ this morning and, in a worrisome statement, indicated that blame for any deaths will fall on the Ukrainian government’s conscience. Putin has also issued a warning to other nations not to meddle with his military operation.
