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Russia’s Vladimir Putin: “I made a decision to conduct a particular army operation. Its aim is the safety of people that over the previous eight years have suffered abuse and genocide from the Kyiv regime. We urge you to put down arms instantly and go residence. I’ll clarify. All servicemen of the Ukrainian military who adjust to this requirement can freely go away the realm of army actions and return to their households. Whoever, would attempt to cease us, and moreover, create threats to our nation, our individuals, ought to know that Russia’s response can be fast and lead you to such penalties as you may have by no means confronted in your historical past. We’re prepared for any scenario that arises. All needed selections on this regard have been made. I hope that I can be heard.”
Ukraine’s Volodymer Zelensky: “Pricey Ukrainians, this morning Russian President Putin introduced a particular army operation in Donbas. Russia carried out strikes on our army infrastructure, on our border guards. Explosions have been heard in lots of cities in Ukraine. We launched martial legislation all through the state. I had a dialog with President Biden… The U.S. is beginning to collect worldwide help. Immediately, we’d like every of you, every of you to be calm. If attainable, keep at residence, please. We’re working. The military is working. Your complete safety and protection sector of Ukraine is working. Do not panic. We’re sturdy. We’re prepared for all the pieces and we are going to defeat everybody as a result of we’re Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine.”
President Biden: “President Putin has chosen a premeditated battle that can deliver a catastrophic lack of life and human struggling. Russia alone is liable for the loss of life and destruction this assault will deliver, and the USA and its Allies and companions will reply in a united and decisive means. The world will maintain Russia accountable. I’ll meet with my G7 counterparts within the morning after which converse to the American individuals to announce the additional penalties the USA and our Allies and companions will impose on Russia for this pointless act of aggression in opposition to Ukraine and world peace and safety. We may even coordinate with our NATO Allies to make sure a powerful, united response that deters any aggression in opposition to the Alliance.”
EU’s Ursula von der Leyen: We is not going to let President Putin tear down Europe’s safety structure. He shouldn’t underestimate the resolve and power of our democracies. The European Union stands with Ukraine and its individuals. Ukraine will prevail. We condemn this barbaric assault, and the cynical arguments used to justify it. Later right this moment we are going to current a package deal of large, focused sanctions. The sanctions will goal strategic sectors of Russia’s economic system. We are going to freeze Russian belongings within the EU and cease entry of Russian banks to our monetary market. That is designed to take a heavy toll on the Kremlin’s means to finance battle.”
NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg: “As soon as once more, regardless of our repeated warnings and tireless efforts to interact in diplomacy, Russia has chosen the trail of aggression in opposition to a sovereign and impartial nation. It is a grave breach of worldwide legislation, and a severe risk to Euro-Atlantic safety. I name on Russia to stop its army motion instantly and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. NATO Allies will meet to handle the results of Russia’s aggressive actions. We stand with the individuals of Ukraine at this horrible time. NATO will do all it takes to guard and defend all Allies.”
