Government and intergovernmental reactions to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine included both condemnation from world leaders, with some specifically condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin for authorizing military action, and approval, with some others also blaming it on NATO provocation.
Nations
Africa
Algeria – The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it was "following developments in the situation in the Republic of Ukraine". It also called for Algerians in Ukraine to adhere to instructions given by the Algerian embassy.[3]
Botswana – Botswana was one of the 87 signatories to the UN letter condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[4]
Cabo Verde – The Prime Minister of Cabo Verde José Ulisses Correia e Silva condemns in a Facebook post the invasion of Ukraine and calls for the search for solutions through diplomatic channels and dialogue.[5]
Egypt – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated his government is monitoring the crisis, and he expressed his desire for the situation to be resolved soon.[6]
Ethiopia – The Ethiopian Embassy in Berlin urged Ethiopians in Ukraine to cross the border into Poland.[7]
Gabon – Gabon participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[8]
Gambia – Gambia cosponsored in the Albanian-American led statement at the UN Security Council resolution condemning Russia.[9]
Ghana – Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway condemned the invasion.[10]
Kenya – Kenya participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[8]
Lesotho – Lesotho participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[11]
Liberia – Liberia condemned the invasion.[12]
Libya – Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush condemned Russia's military intervention in Ukraine as a violation of international law, and called on Moscow "to calm and retreat."[13]
Malawi – President Lazarus Chakwera urged Russia to withdraw.[14]
Morocco – Morocco reiterated its support for the territorial integrity of all UN states.[15]
Namibia – Namibia called upon the United Nations to peacefully resolve the situation. The Namibian Government also looked to evacuate 100 Namibians in Ukraine, should it become necessary.[16]
Niger – Niger was one of the 87 signatories to the UN letter condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[17]
Nigeria – On 24 February 2022, an initial statement from the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged Russia's invasion of Ukraine, describing the situation as a "surprise". It announced plans to assist in the evacuation of Nigerian citizens from Ukraine. However, it avoided condemning the actions of Russia, and it reaffirmed Russia's claims that the attacks in Ukraine "have been confined to military installations".[18] On 26 February 2022, after Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama met with Ukrainian ambassador to Nigeria, Kirdoda Valerii; Russian ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin; and envoys from the G7 countries, he officially condemned Russia's invasion and urged for Russian troops to be withdrawn from Ukraine.[19]
South Africa – Naledi Pandor, Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, released a statement blaming neither Russia nor Ukraine, calling for "inclusive talks led by the UNSC" and "enhanced diplomacy".[20]
South Sudan – The South Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested diplomats in European countries to tally the amount of South Sudanese citizens in Ukraine. stating they were "very much concerned about the situation in Ukraine".[21]
Sudan – Sudan coordinated an evacuation of Sudanese citizens in Ukraine with authorities in Poland and Romania.[22]
Tunisia – Tunisia called on its nationals in Ukraine to not leave the country without prior coordination.[23]
Zambia – In response to questions from a MP, Vice president Mutale Nalumango stated that Zambia could not make an unilateral decision regarding the conflict, and that they would "not make a position as an individual country but as a grouping to various bodies that the country belongs to".[24] The country also made plans to evacuate all known Zambians present in the country.[25]
Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe started to evacuate 256 nationals from Ukraine, advising nationals to exit the nation.[26]
Asia
Afghanistan – The Taliban issued a statement in which it expressed its concern about the crisis in Ukraine, and called for "resolving the crisis through dialogue and peaceful means".[27]
Bangladesh – Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has reiterated Bangladesh's calls for the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine to be peacefully resolved in line with the Charter of the United Nations.[28]
Bhutan – Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji said that the foreign ministry is "studying and assessing the impacts the war will have on Bhtuan"; adding that there are no Bhutanese in Ukraine.[29]
Brunei – Brunei condemned the invasion, calling for the situation to be resolved without resorting to the threat or use of force.[30]
China – Chinese leader and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on 25 February, that China supported Russia and Ukraine to resolve the issue through negotiation.[31][32] President Putin told Paramount leader Xi that "Russia is willing to conduct high-level negotiations with Ukraine."[33] China's UN Ambassador Zhang Jun said that "We believe that all countries should solve international disputes by peaceful means in line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter."[34] The Chinese government refused to give a "yes/no" answer to whether the Russian military operation is an invasion on the February 24 press release, but does compare it with the 2001 American invasion of Afghanistan, a neighbor of China. The spokeperson confirmed its praise on France and Germany's "a lot of efforts through diplomatic mediation in order to ease the tension" and accused the United States of agitating for war.[35] In a statement released on 25 February, China said that Ukraine's territory and sovereignty should be respected and urged talks between Ukraine and Russia as soon as possible.[36] Shortly after, Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi stated that China has a clear position respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries, including Ukraine.[36][37] Various state media in Beijing quote Scholz' description “a terrible day for Ukraine and a dark day for Europe.”[38] Nationalist pundits residing in various hawkish media further called the military operation "the second dark day in post-war Europe".[39]
India – Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for an immediate cessation of violence in Ukraine in a phone call to Putin on 24 February. He also raised concern for the safe exit and return of 18,000 Indian students in Ukraine. The Indian government has refrained from taking a stand on the issue.[40] Earlier that day, the Ministry of External Affairs had announced that "India is closely following the development of events in the region". India is also considering setting up a mechanism to trade with Russia using rupees to avoid the effects of sanctions on trade between the two countries.[41] Russia provides about 70% of Indian arms and has had close relations since the Cold War. India was the only member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue not to ban Russian exports. However, India also needs U.S. assistance to counter China, which it regards as its biggest threat. An analyst from the Centre for Policy Research noted, "India has never been caught in this kind of an either-or situation. It’s the biggest diplomatic challenge since the Cold War." The Ukrainian ambassador to India, Igor Polikha, told reporters in India that he is “deeply dissatisfied” with India's position.[42] India abstained from the United Nations Security Council resolution condemning the Russian invasion.[43]
Indonesia – The spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Teuku Faizasyah, expressed Indonesia's concern for the escalation of the conflict. Indonesia urged Russia to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.[44] The Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, also tweeted "Stop war. War brings suffering to mankind and endangers the world."[45][46] On 24 February 2022, it was announced that the Indonesian government considered sanctions against Russia for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[47] The People's Representative Council also issued a condemnation statement.[48]
Iran – Although the I.R. Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs rooted the war on NATO provocation, they do not see resorting to war as a solution. They believed that establishing a ceasefire and focusing on a political and democratic solution is a necessity.[49] The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, phoned Putin and supported guaranteeing the stopping of NATO's expansion.[50][51] Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian tweeted, "The #Ukraine crisis is rooted in NATO's provocations. We don't believe that resorting to war is a solution. Imperative to establish ceasefire & to find a political and democratic resolution." Mohammad Javad Larijani, the secretary of the High Council for Human Rights in Iran, told IRNA that the Islamic Republic has not backed military operation against Ukraine, but at the same time Tehran has not closed eyes on the plots hatched by the US and its allies.[52]
Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that "our hearts are with the civilians of eastern Ukraine who were caught up in this situation." He called for a halt to the violence and offered to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.[53] Foreign Affairs Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid stated that the "Russian attack on Ukraine is a grave violation of the international order. Israel condemns the attack, and is ready and prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to the citizens of Ukraine. Israel is a country that has experienced wars, and war is not the way to resolve conflicts."[54][55][56] On February 27, 2022, Israeli Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked decided to automatically extend a two-month visa extension for Ukrainian tourists in Israel, so they can receive temporary asylum from the war in Ukraine.[57]
Japan – Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and announced that it will be cooperating with the United States on further sanctions against Russia.[58] On 25 February, Japan implemented new sanctions, including an export ban on semiconductors and other high-tech products as well as freezing the assets of three Russian banks. It has also considered extending sanctions to Belarus, because of its support to the invasion. On 26 February, Japan agreed to increase deterrence efforts with the U.S., with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi stating that the "impact of this will not stop in Europe." Japan–Russia relations had previously been characterized by Japanese attempts to avoid antagonizing Russia, particularly as that the Kuril Islands dispute is Russia's only territorial dispute in Asia. However, Japan is increasingly concerned about the geopolitical implications of Ukrainian territorial annexation on China and Taiwan.[59][60]
Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan, a neighbor and ally of Russia, has reportedly denied a request for its troops to join Russian forces in their invasion of Ukraine. The former Soviet republic also said it is not recognizing the Russia-created breakaway republics, the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Donetsk People’s Republic, NBC News reported Friday, citing officials.[61]
North Korea – North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a commentary on the 26th titled "The United States must not undermine the foundation of international peace and stability", and the signature was Li Zhisong, a researcher at the International Politics Research Association. The commentary stated that the United States ignored Russia’s legitimate security requirements, blindly pursued hegemony and military superiority, and unilaterally imposed sanctions and suppression on Russia. The unilateral expansion and threat of NATO has disrupted the balance of power in Europe and seriously threatened Russia's national security. The Yonhap News Agency quoted a North Korean studies professor at Ewha University in Seoul as analyzing the information posted on the website of North Korea's foreign ministry as a "cautious" official response from Pyongyang because it was released in the name of an individual.[62][63]
South Korea – President Moon Jae-in said that South Korea would join international sanctions against Russia in the crisis and expressed regret over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He said: "The use of armed forces causing human casualties cannot be justified under any circumstances".[64] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that: "The Korean government strongly condemns Russia's armed invasion against Ukraine as a violation of the principles of the UN Charter" and "the Korean government will support and join the international community's efforts, including economic sanctions, to curb armed invasion".[65]
Kuwait – Kuwait participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[11]
Kyrgyzstan – The Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan has called on Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict at the negotiating table. "We're following the development of the situation in Ukraine with dismay and concern. Proceeding from our historically friendly relations with the peoples of Russia and Ukraine, we hope that the parties will achieve peace promptly, including by means of creating new formats and mechanisms of the conflict settlement at the negotiating table to prevent further casualties and damage," the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry said on Friday.[66]
Lebanon – The Lebanese Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and called on Moscow to "immediately halt military operations."[67] Russia's embassy in Lebanon expressed surprise at this condemnation, releasing a statement that "The statement... surprised us by violating the policy of dissociation and by taking one side against another in these events, noting that Russia spared no effort in contributing to the advancement and stability of the Lebanese Republic".[68]
Malaysia – Prime Minister Ismail Sabri, via a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, had stated that it is concerned over the "escalation of conflict in Ukraine". It also calls for dialogue and promoting "peace and security".[69] Independent news portal Malaysiakini noted that the statement released by the Prime Minister lacked forceful language and did not mention Russia nor characterised the conflict as an "invasion", prompting a response by the Press Secretary of the Prime Minister, who accused the news portal of diverting from the gist of the press statement.[70]
Maldives – Maldivian Deputy of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Humaid, outlined plans to evacuate Maldivians in Ukraine.[71]
Mongolia – Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan, Mongolia's deputy prime minister, and Battsetseg Batmunkh, Mongolia's foreign minister, have spoken to the press about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They outlined plans to repatriate Mongolian nationals from Ukraine but did not condemn Russia’s action. Both described the invasion as a military operation and an armed struggle in Ukraine.[72]
Myanmar – The spokesperson for Myanmar's State Administration Council, Zaw Min Tun, supported Russia's decision, stating that "Russia was acting to protect its sovereignty" and praised Russia's role in balancing global power.[73][74] The Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Sasa for National Unity Government of Myanmar said, "The unprovoked, unjustified attacks on Ukraine by Russia are inexcusable and unacceptable."[75]
Nepal – Nepal opposed the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity must be fully respected: Foreign Ministry.[76]
North Korea – North Korea on Saturday ascribed the armed conflict in Ukraine to the United States' "high-handedness and arbitrariness," accusing Washington of having pursued "military supremacy" in disregard of Russia's security concerns. In a post on the North's foreign ministry website, Ri Ji-song, a researcher at the Society for International Politics Study, made the remarks—the North's first public mention of the conflict following Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this week. "The root cause of the Ukrainian crisis also lies in the high-handedness and arbitrariness of the U.S. which has held on solely to the unilateral sanction and pressure while pursuing only global hegemony and military supremacy in disregard of the legitimate demand of Russia for its security," Ri wrote.[77]
Pakistan – Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, expressed regret regarding the current situation and said that conflict was not in anyone's interest. He had hoped that military conflict between the two countries could have been avoided through diplomacy. Khan also underlined Pakistan's belief that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.[78]
Philippines – The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs released a statement on 25 February that it is urging the international community to reaffirm its commitment to resolve international disputes through peaceful dialogue and "more than words" and has cited the UN General Assembly's Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes. Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has committed to going to the Ukrainian border to personally oversee the repatriation of Filipinos in Ukraine.[79]
Qatar – Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday called on all parties with regard to the Russia-Ukraine crisis to exercise restraint and resolve the dispute through constructive dialogue and diplomatic methods. He reiterated the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means and cautioned against actions that would lead to further escalation.[80]
Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia's Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed El Khereiji and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Thursday discussed building a "strong international response to support Ukrainian sovereignty", the U.S. Department of State website said.[81] Saudi Arabia remains committed to OPEC+ agreement, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told French President Emmanuel Macron Feb. 27, in an endorsement for the bloc's alliance with Russia amid that nation's invasion of Ukraine. [82]
Singapore – Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Singapore "strongly condemns any unprovoked invasion of a sovereign country under any pretext," and that "the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected."[83] "All parties concerned should continue to pursue dialogue, including diplomatic means, towards a peaceful settlement of the dispute, in accordance with international law, and avoid action that will further raise tensions in the region."[84] Local news outlets reported that Singapore may join international sanctions on Russia, and was unlikely to take a direct economic hit from export curbs on Russia.[85]
Sri Lanka – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of violence in Ukraine and called upon all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint and work towards the immediate cessation of hostilities, in order to maintain peace, security and stability in the region, while emphasising the need for concerted efforts by all parties concerned to resolve the crisis through diplomacy and sincere dialogue.[86]
Syria – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad praised the Russian invasion as a "correction of history" and accused Western nations of using "dirty methods to support terrorists in Syria and Nazis in Ukraine".[87]
Taiwan – President Tsai Ing-wen stated, "our government condemns Russia's violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and urges all parties to continue to resolve the disputes through peaceful and rational means."[88] Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Taiwan will join international sanctions against Russia and expressed regret over Russia's decision to "use force and intimidation in bullying others instead of resolving disputes through peaceful diplomatic negotiations."[89]
Thailand – Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "deep concern" and said that it supported "ongoing efforts to find a peaceful settlement to the situation through dialogue."[90]
Timor-Leste – Timor-Leste was one of the 87 signatories to the UN letter condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[91]
Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have stated that Russian actions are "unacceptable" and strongly condemned Russia over its "grave violation of international law", while reiterating "support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity".[92] Furthermore, a commercial Turkish-owned vessel was hit by a Russian bomb off the coast of Odessa, for which Turkish authorities stated there were no casualties and the ship safely arrived in the territorial waters of Romania, a NATO ally.[93]
United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates abstained from the vote on the U.N. Security Council resolution on Friday that would have deplored Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.[94]
Vietnam – The spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Le Thi Thu Hang, stated Vietnam "calls on parties concerned in the Ukraine crisis to exercise self-restraint, enhance dialogue efforts and step up diplomatic measures to peacefully settle differences with respect for the United Nations Charter and fundamental principles of international law, thus contributing to ensuring peace, security, and stability in the region and the world."[95]
Europe
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Albania – President of Albania Ilir Meta convened a National Security Council on February 24 and issued a statement to "strongly condemn Russia's military attack on Ukraine" as an "unprovoked and unjustifiable escalation" which "constitutes a violation of international law, the UN Charter, the Minsk Agreement, the Budapest Memorandum, and undermines security and peace throughout Europe", while expressing sorrow for lives lost and "full solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and its democratic institutions",[96] with similar statements issued earlier in the day by Prime Minister Edi Rama on Twitter,[97] Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka,[98] and Ambassador to the UN Ferit Hoxha at the Security Council meeting,[99] later joining the United States in calling for a UN vote on a resolution condemning Russian actions with the intention of forcing Russia to resort to a veto.[100] After a NATO summit, Rama said that Albania would be ready to welcome a few thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.[101]
Andorra – The government of Andorra condemned the invasion and the Prime Minister Xavier Espot appealed for peace, saying that "war should be no recourse".[102]
Austria – Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer claimed that "There is war in Europe again", condemned Russia's attack and declared Austria's solidarity with Ukraine.[103]
Azerbaijan − President Ilham Aliyev has offered to organize talks between Ukraine and Russia[104] and Azerbaijan sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine[105]
Belgium – Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said EU needs "Russian sanctions that bite", especially against the "ruling elite".[106]
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Tripartite Presidency Member Željko Komšić said Bosnia would support Ukraine within its capacity.[107] Whereas the Croat and Bosniak members of the tripatartite presidency, Komšić and Šefik Džaferović, issued their own separate statements condemning the Russian invasion, the Serb member Milorad Dodik did not, instead stating that Bosnia and Herzegovina was neutral, having stated the previous day that the events showed it was a good decision for Bosnia and Herzegovina to not enter NATO, and that the country would not support sanctions.[108]
Bulgaria – Bulgaria condemned the invasion and Prime Minister Kiril Petkov stated: "We see that this aggression was not provoked by the Ukrainian side and such actions in Europe are inadmissible".[109]
Croatia – Prime Minister Andrej Plenković released a statement on Twitter, saying: "We strongly condemn Russia’s aggression and invasion on Ukraine. This unprovoked attack is a gross violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and international law".[110] Plenković also met with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Croatia, noting that Croatia will support the EU sanctions package, and stands ready to provide humanitarian and technical assistance to Ukraine.[111]
Cyprus – President Nicos Anastasiades tweeted his condemnation "in the strongest possible terms" and that "I must say that we witness with great disappointment what is happening in violation of international law and we cannot but condemn as a country similar actions that violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of an independent country". Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulidis called for a ceasefire and that "these are military operations within Europe, something have been avoided since the end of WWII".[112]
Czech Republic
- President Miloš Zeman called Thursday's invasion "an unprovoked act of aggression" and that "Russia has committed a crime against peace" in an address to the nation, calling for harsh sanctions against Russia despite he was until days ago insisting that the Russians wouldn't attack Ukraine because "they aren't lunatics to launch an operation that would be more damaging for them than beneficial", admitting on Thursday that he "was wrong".[113]
- Prime Minister Petr Fiala said his government had withdrawn their agreement for operation of [Russian] consulate in Karlovy Vary and Brno and had suspend the operation of their consulates in St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, and had also stopped issuing visas for Russian citizens. He also announced that the republic would insist on adoption of the strictest anti-Russian sanctions and development of the harshest possible position towards Russia.[114]
Denmark – Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that it was a "dark day for peace around the world", while stating that her government was ready to accept Ukrainian refugees.[115]
Faroe Islands – Comment from the Prime Minister, Bárður á Steig Nielsen: "It's a sad day and our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people. This is not only an an attack on the Ukraine, but also on European peace. The Faroe Islands strongly condemn the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. The attack is a clear violation of international law, which is meant to maintain justice, security and stability."[116]
Estonia – Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called Russia a "threat to the whole of Europe".[117]
Finland
- President Sauli Niinistö condemned Russia's attack and President Vladimir Putin, saying "the mask has now come off and only the cold face of war is visible".[118]
- Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Russia's invasion of Ukraine would change the debate around NATO membership within her country, and wrote on Twitter that "The attack is a grave breach of international law and threatens the life of numerous civilians. Finland expresses its solid support to Ukraine and Ukrainians and we are looking for ways to increase this support".[119] On February 25, 2022, a Russian foreign ministry spokesperson threatened "military and political consequences" if Finland attempts to join NATO.[120]
France – President of France Emmanuel Macron said that he had spoken with Putin "to stop the fighting and talk to the Ukrainian president"[121] and demanded "an immediate halt to Russian military operations in Ukraine".[122][123][124]
Georgia
- President Salome Zourabichvili stated that her nation was "shocked" by Russian aggression in Ukraine. She affirmed her "solidarity with the Ukrainian people" and called for a halt in military operations.[125]
- Prime Minster Irakli Garibashvili said that Georgia’s government does not intend to join any sanctions effort against Russia.[126]
Germany – Annalena Baerbock, minister of foreign affairs, said that the world woke up in a different world. She announced massive sanctions against Russia. Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the invasion a "serious mistake" of Putin's.[127] Germany initially ruled out sending weapons to Ukraine and prevented Estonia from sending German-made howitzers to Ukraine.[128] Germany said it was sending 5,000 helmets and a field hospital to Ukraine,[129] to which Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko responded, "What will they send next? Pillows?"[128] On 26 February, in what was seen by observers as a reaction to mounting pressure from allies in NATO and EU, Germany reversed its course by allowing the sending of nine German-made howitzers from Estonia and 400 rocket-propelled grenade launchers from the Netherlands, and additionally agreed to send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft defense systems to Ukraine.[130] At an emergency parliamentary sitting on 27 February, Scholz spoke of a "new era" that had begun with the Russian invasion. Germany would from now on invest more than the NATO target of two percent of gross domestic product in defence. 100 billion euros would be made available for investments in the army during 2022.[131]
Greece
- President Katerina Sakellaropoulou stated that "we strongly condemn the Russian attack on an independent country" because it's "a clear violation of international law and our values".[132]
- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis condemned the "revisionist" actions of Russia against Ukraine.[133][134][135]
Hungary
- President János Áder strongly condemned the Russian invasion, which "Hungary was also forced to endure a similar one in 1956". Áder added that "we [Hungary] have done everything we could to urge the leadership in Moscow to remain level-headed and exercise restraint. Unfortunately we could not succeed because, as it has now become clear, Russia was carrying out a premeditated plan which was followed by the conscious deception of its international partners".[136]
- Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that "together with our EU and NATO allies, we condemn Russia's military attack", adding that sending either troops or military equipment to Ukraine was "out of the question, though we will, of course, provide humanitarian aid".[137]
Iceland – Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "an unacceptable breach of international law."[138]
Italy – Prime Minister Mario Draghi promised "whatever it takes to restore Ukrainian sovereignty" and that it was "impossible to have meaningful dialogue with Moscow", demanding Russia to unconditionally pull its forces back to the internationally established borders.[139]
Ireland
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the "outrageous" actions of Russia in Ukraine and promised "severe sanctions from EU", while saying: "Our thoughts must be with the innocent people of Ukraine at this, their most difficult hour."[140]
- Tánaiste Leo Varadkar stated that whilst Ireland is militarily neutral, "in this conflict, Ireland is not neutral at all", acknowledging the country's "unwavering and unconditional" support for Ukraine.[141] He compared the invasion of Ukraine to the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1939, calling Putin "the Hitler of the 21st century."[142]
Kosovo[a] – Prime Minister Albin Kurti condemned the Russian invasion as "the largest military aggression, not only in Europe, since the end of the Second World War", stating "we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and stand together with the EU, NATO, the US, and the UK for state sovereignty, territorial integrity, the country's independence and the right of self-determination for the people of Ukraine", alongside condemnations by the Kosovar parliament. Meanwhile, President Vjosa Osmani said that the people of Kosovo support Ukrainians "as they face an unprovoked war as a result of Russian aggression", stating on Twitter that "we will work with our allies... Russian hegemony will not triumph. Freedom and democracy will win".[107] A joint statement by Kosovo's president, prime minister and senior ministers furthermore condemned attempts to draw parallels to Kosovo's own declaration of independence from Serbia: "Dictator Putin's effort to refer to the Kosovo case and draw parallel are totally unstable, abusive and an attempt to camouflage the lack of any base or reason for the barbarous attack of its forces against a sovereign state."[143]
Latvia – Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš approved on Thursday a plan for the reception and accommodation of refugees developed by the Ministry of the Interior, readying 10,000 places for refugees from Ukraine and the cancellation of visas being issued to Russian citizens.[144]
Liechtenstein – Liechtenstein condemned the invasion in a statement published on the government's official website.[145]
Lithuania – President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda declared the state of emergency in the nation following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, telling the NATO country's army to deploy along its borders in response to "possible disturbances and provocations due to large military forces massed in Russia and Belarus".[146]
Luxembourg – Prime Minister Xavier Bettel condemned the invasion in a statement on Twitter.[147]
Malta – Prime Minister Robert Abela said that during the meeting of European leaders Malta had "spoken in favour of peace in Ukraine", adding that doing so "did not compromise Malta's position of neutrality", as Malta's constitution affirms the island as a neutral state adhering to a policy of non-alignment.[148]
Moldova – President Maia Sandu condemned the act of war by Russia against Ukraine, saying, "a blatant breach of international law and of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity."[149] She added that Moldova was ready to accept tens of thousands of people fleeing Ukraine after the Russian attack and vowed to keep the borders open to help.[150]
Monaco – Minister of State Pierre Dartout announced his concerns for the invasion and stated that Monaco was on the side of the Ukrainian people. He moreover urged the Russians to cease their military operation immediately and for dialogue to resume.[151]
Montenegro – President Milo Đukanović condemned the Russian invasion, saying it "violates all fundamental principles of international law, undermines European security, and endangers its stability. We join the calls of EU leaders for Russia to urgently end hostilities, withdraw forces from Ukraine and respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine."[108] Deputy Prime Minister Dritan Abazović also tweeted that Montenegro stands with NATO and EU partners.[152]
Netherlands – Prime Minister Mark Rutte condemned Russia's actions in the "strongest possible terms", saying that "one country and one man are responsible", while calling for "maximum sanctions" against Russia.[153] King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima stated that their "hearts go out to the people of Ukraine and everyone affected by the violence."[154]
North Macedonia
- President Stevo Pendarovski condemned the Russian invasion as "an attack on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, blatant violation of the basic principles of international law, attack on the democratic order and a threat to the stability of Europe."[155]
- Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski announced his government's readiness to receive refugees from Ukraine if the situation there deteriorates further.[156]
Norway – Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre assured that Norway "condemns Russia's military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms".[157]
Poland – Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki wrote on Twitter that "We must immediately respond to Russia's criminal aggression on Ukraine Europe and the free world has to stop Putin",[158] and its government announced that the country was "ready to accept migrants and has prepared hospitals and a train to transport Ukrainians wounded in the assault".[159] The National Broadcasting Council banned the Russian state-controlled television network RT on 24 February.[160]
Portugal – Prime Minister António Costa "vehemently condemns the military action triggered by Russia today on Ukrainian soil" at a press statement following a meeting with the minister of state and foreign affairs, the minister of defence, and the chief of the general staff.[161]
Romania – President Klaus Iohannis condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine via Twitter. He more precisely stated that "Romania, together with the entire international democratic community, strongly rejects this irresponsible behavior that undermines the foundations of international relations and the current order of international law", that "the Russian Federation has once again shown that it is not is interested in the constructive and responsible dialogue offered by the European and Euro-Atlantic community" and that Romanian citizens should leave Ukraine as soon as possible.[162]
San Marino – The San Marino Secretary for Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that "the military escalation in Ukraine is a great wound for all the people and nations who strongly believe in the values of peace and strongly condemn war" and "the San Marino institutions and government are in deep shock at this time".[163]
Serbia – Serbia respects Ukraine's territorial integrity and considers Russia's military action against it to be "wrong", but will not impose sanctions against Moscow, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said on 25 February. Vučić said the National Security Council concluded the Republic of Serbia considers "very wrong the violation of territorial integrity of a number of countries including Ukraine."[164][165] Vučić also said that he will condemn Russia's recognition of the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine only if Zelenskyy condemns the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999 on public television.[166] After the military assault started, Serbian pro-government newspapers have hailed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, praising that Russia "overran" Ukraine, Moscow's troops "reached Kyiv in a day" and that the Russian attack on Ukraine was a "response to NATO threats".[167] Serbian Parliament Speaker Ivica Dačić said that Serbia will never impose sanctions on its friend Russia, despite the pressure that it faces. Dačić also added that "Russia is our most influential ally for preserving our territorial integrity and sovereignty in Kosovo." Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Selaković said that "Russia was Serbia's biggest support in its battle to preserve its territorial integrity and sovereignty and avoid the stigmatisation of the entire Serb people." Serbian Interior Minister Aleksandar Vulin stressed that Serbia would not join NATO: "While Aleksandar Vučić is the head of the state, you should have no dilemma as to what our attitude toward the NATO alliance is."[168]
Slovakia – Prime Minister Eduard Heger stated that "The Russian imperialism has been restored in front of our eyes in its aggressive, militant form" and about Russian president Vladimir Putin added "All victims of this war will be his victims and he will be responsible for them in the eyes of the global public."[169] On 24 February 2022, Bratislava Castle and the seat of President of Slovakia Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava was light up in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine.[170]
Slovenia – Prime Minister Janez Janša condemned Russia's "unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine" and demanded that Russia must immediately withdraw its military and fully respect Ukraine's territorial integrity, reaffirming Slovenia's support of Ukraine.[171] Janša is due to visit Ukraine on 25 February 2022 for talks with his Ukrainian counterparts.[172][173] The national flag of Ukraine was also hung from the Slovenian Parliament in Ljubljana as a symbol of solidarity and brotherhood between the two countries.[174]
Spain
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the "intolerable military actions of the Russian government in Ukrainian soil" via Twitter after holding a meeting of the Spanish National Security Council presided by King Felipe VI.[175]
- Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares called the Russian attack "unjustifiable" and a "blatant violation of international law", while announcing that Spain was coordinating with EU partners and NATO allies.[176] Minister of Defence Margarita Robles asked for "really severe" sanctions against Russia after calling Russian actions "of an extraordinary gravity" but stated that there would be no NATO troops on Ukrainian soil as the country "is not a NATO member".[177]
Sweden – Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson stated that "Sweden condemns in the strongest terms Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s acts are also an attack on the European security order. It will be met by a united and robust response in solidarity with Ukraine. Russia alone is responsible for human suffering.".[178]
Switzerland – The Swiss foreign ministry issued a statement considering Russia's actions to be an "invasion" and a "gross violation of international law", while Swiss President Ignazio Cassis announced that the country would support EU sanctions in the areas of travel and finance but would still not impose sanctions of its own.[179]
Transnistria[b] – On 26 February, Vadim Krasnoselski, the president of the breakaway state of Transnistria internationally recognized as part of Moldova, in response to what he called rumors and false information according to which Transnistria would attack Ukraine, said that Transnistria is a peaceful state, that it never had plans to attack its neighbors and that those who spread these claims were people without control over the situation or provocateurs with malicious intentions. Krasnoselski also made reference to the large ethnically Ukrainian population in Transnistria and how Ukrainian is taught in Transnistrian schools and is one of the official languages of the republic.[180]
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United Kingdom
- Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that he was "appalled by the horrific events in Ukraine" and decried that "President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack".[181]
- The royal household of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge issued a statement via Twitter in which the couple said "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine's future. Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people as they bravely fight for that future."[182]
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke out against the attacks on the website of their foundation, Archewell, saying "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same".[183] As they collected an award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards ceremony on 26 Feburary, the Duke also acknowledged the people of Ukraine and supported them.[184]
- Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace described Russia's actions as "naked aggression against a democratic country".[185]
Gibraltar – "Today's actions by Russia, launching a full-scale invasion of a sovereign, democratic nation without any provocation or reasonable excuse, is nothing short of appalling. None of us expected to witness such unforgivable aggression in Europe in our lifetimes. Gibraltar therefore joins with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leaders of other nations and people around the World in condemning this action in the most strident terms", said Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.[186] Picardco called for a ban of the Russian state-controlled television network RT on 25 February; television providers in Gibraltar agreed to suspend broadcasts of RT.[187]
Guernsey – "Guernsey follows the UK's sanctions regime and UK foreign policy, and will continue to do so. Some of the announced measures will apply automatically and this has already been communicated to industry. Some of the other sanctions announced yesterday may require new legislation in the UK and, if so, the States will move in step with the UK to ensure that all new sanctions will apply and be enforced uniformly."[188]
Isle of Man – The Isle of Man government is in close contact with the UK government and will remain so regarding the unfolding situation in Ukraine. We will take action in line with the UK government.[189]
Jersey – The Deputy (Acting) Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham, has issued the following statement: "We are fully alongside the United Kingdom in its condemnation of this aggressive action, and we will act promptly in line with the UK's response. The UK is ultimately responsible for our foreign relations as a matter of international law, and we implement both U.K. and UN sanctions.[190]
Vatican City – Pope Francis has stated that the events in Ukraine have caused, "great pain in his heart". The Pope has called for March 2, Ash Wednesday, to be a day of prayer and fasting for peace.[191] In an unprecedented departure from diplomatic protocol, the Pope went to the Russian embassy to the Holy See on Friday, 25 February, to relay his concern over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Moscow's ambassador.[192]
North America
Antigua and Barbuda – Minister of Foreign Affairs Paul Chet Greene condemned the Russian invasion and urged for diplomatic talks to take place.[193]
Bahamas – Bahamas denounced the invasion and Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell stated "The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and led by its President Vladimir Putin is wrong, unlawful and should end and be reversed."[194]
Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Mottley urged Russia to withdraw and described the invasion as a violation of Ukrainian territorial integrity.[195]
Belize – Belize condemned the 'illegal Russian invasion' and uttered their solidarity for Ukraine.[196]
Canada – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned "in the strongest possible terms Russia's egregious attack on Ukraine".[197]
Costa Rica – President Carlos Alvarado released a statement on Twitter, rejecting and condemning the "use of force and the violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine", mentioning that peace is the "only way".[198]
Cuba – The Cuban government blamed the United States for the crisis in Ukraine and backed Russia's right to "self-defense", but said the conflict should be resolved diplomatically.[199]
Dominica – Dominica condemned the invasion and called for an end to the 'aggression'.[200]
Dominican Republic – Dominican President Luis Abinader released a statement urging Russia to withdraw from Ukraine and furthermore stated that Russia was violating the political, cultural and territorial identity of Ukrainians.[201]
Grenada – Grenada condemned the invasion.[202]
Guatemala – President Alejandro Giammattei released a statement on Twitter, condemning the Russian invasion.[203]
Haiti – Haiti expressed their concerns on the situation in Ukraine and urged the two countries to find a diplomatic solution. Haiti cosponsored a UN Security Council resolution condemning Russia.[204][9]
Honduras – Honduras condemned the Russian invasion.[205]
Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness condemned Russia, stating "Jamaica is consistent in its support for the universal respect and adherence to the principles of international law, the respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all nations. We, therefore, cannot support, and, in fact, we condemn the invasion of Ukraine".[206]
Mexico – The Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Marcelo Ebrard, on behalf of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, issued a statement on Twitter, rejecting and condemning the Russian invasion. He demanded a cessation of hostilities to achieve a peaceful resolution.[207]
Nicaragua – President Ortega supports Putin’s deployment of troops to Ukraine after recognizing separatist regions.[208]
Panama – Panama lamented the invasion and stated their support for Ukrainian sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.[209]
Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia uttered their concerns for the invasion and supported the CARICOM statement condemning Russia.[210]
Trinidad and Tobago – Foreign Minister Amery Browne condemned the invasion.[211]
United States – President Joe Biden released a statement calling the Russian invasion "unprovoked and unjustified" and accused Putin of starting a "premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering".[212] Biden stated the US would not dispatch its own forces to protect Ukraine, however, Biden did authorize sanctions directly targeting Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.[213][214]
South America
Argentina – President Alberto Fernández lamented the invasion and asked "the Russian Federation to put an end to the military action and return to dialogue".[215] Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship rejected the use of force and called on Russia to respect the charter of the United Nations and international law.[216]
Bolivia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, as "a pacifist state", the Bolivian government urged Russia and Ukraine to avoid the use of force and seek diplomatic de-escalation "within the framework of International Law and the Charter of the United Nations". However, it did not explicitly condemn the Russian invasion, instead citing a "lack of dialogue and understanding" as having caused further escalation in the conflict.[217]
Brazil – Brazil will support a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday, two sources close to the talks told Reuters. "We will support the Security Council resolution and we will condemn the invasion," said one of the sources, who requested anonymity. "Russia broke the U.N. rules by invading another country. That fact cannot go without a condemnation," the official said.[218] Vice-president Hamilton Mourão suggested use of force against Russia in the context of military crisis.[219]
Chile – President-elect Gabriel Boric "condemn[ed] the invasion of Ukraine, the violation of its sovereignty and the illegitimate use of force",[220] while ongoing President Sebastián Piñera said that "Russia's act of aggression and violation of Ukraine's sovereignty" violated international law.[221]
Colombia – President Iván Duque stated that Colombia "categorically rejects the attacks against Ukraine by Russia" and considers the invasion a violation of international law and the United Nations charter.[222]
Ecuador – President Guillermo Lasso said that Ecuador would support the position of the United Nations and the Organization of American States in condemning the invasion. “The aggression is a violent intrusion and a violation of our principles for worldwide peace,” he said. He added, however, that Ecuador has no plans to suspend diplomatic relations with Russia.[223]
Guyana – Guyana condemned the invasion and urged Russia to respect Ukrainian sovereignty.[224][225]
Paraguay – Paraguay condemned the invasion.[226]
Peru – Foreign Affairs Minister César Landa said in a statement: "Faced with the violation of [the] sovereignty, territory, and integrity of Ukraine, Peru rejects the use of force and states its opinion through the Foreign Affairs Ministry, invoking respect for international law."[227]
Suriname – Suriname condemned the invasion.[228]
Uruguay – President Luis Lacalle Pou condemned Russia's "actions contrary to international law", and declared that Uruguay "is a country that is always committed to peace", for which he encouraged the return of negotiations for a "civilised resolution" of the conflict.[229] In an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Relations, the government stated that the principles of the Charter of the United Nations were "notoriously violated" after the Russian military attacks; and announced that four Uruguayan citizens were evacuated from Ukraine to Cyprus, and that it is monitoring the situation, attending to the situation of its "compatriots" in order to provide them with the proper assistance.[230][231]
Venezuela – The country blamed NATO and the United States for the crisis in Ukraine, stating that they had violated the Minsk agreements. Nicolás Maduro said before the invasion was launched that Venezuela was with Putin, but also urged a diplomatic dialogue to avoid an increase in the conflict.[232][233]
Oceania
Australia – Prime Minister Scott Morrison denounced the invasion of Ukraine and imposed export controls and travel bans on Russia, arguing there must be a price for the "unprovoked, unlawful, unwarranted, unjustified attacks and threats and intimidation that has been imposed by Russia on Ukraine" and reaffirmed Australia's “unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”. However, Morrison suggested that he did not expect an autocratic leader like Putin to be deterred by any Australian sanctions. In response to Russia's claim of peacekeeping, Australia replied "They’re not peacekeepers. They’re invaders".[234] On 25 February, Morrison condemned the easing of import restrictions on Russian wheat by China while other countries ratcheted up sanctions as "inexplicable" and "completely unacceptable", and that the measure provided a "lifeline to Russia [...] while they're invading another country".[235] Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher called for a suspension on broadcasts of two Russian state-controlled TV networks, RT and NTV Moscow, on 25 February; two Australian TV services suspended broadcasts of RT, one of which also suspended broadcasts of NTV Moscow.[236][237]
Federated States of Micronesia – The Federated States of Micronesia severed diplomatic relations with Russia on 25 February 2022.[238]
Fiji – Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine calling for an end to all hostilities and violation of international law and urges Russia to "return to the diplomatic table."[239]
Kiribati – Kiribati cosponsored a UN Security Council resolution condemning Russia.[9]
Marshall Islands – Marshall Islands cosponsored a UN Security Council resolution condemning Russia.[9]
New Zealand – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called for Russia to immediately withdraw from Ukraine in a bid to avoid a "catastrophic and pointless" loss of life. New Zealand has suspended high-level diplomatic engagements with Russia and introduced travel bans and export controls.[240][241]
Palau – Palau participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[242]
Papua New Guinea – Papua New Guinea cosponsored a UN Security Council resolution condemning Russia.[9]
Intergovernmental and international organizations
United Nations – Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the Russian invasion was "the saddest moment in my tenure" and called on Putin to withdraw his troops "in the name of humanity".[243] On the 25th February, the U.N Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution which would have "deplored, in the strongest terms, the Russian Federation’s aggression" on Ukraine. Of the 15 member states on the Security Council, 11 were in support, whilst 3 abstained from voting. The draft resolution was voted down through Russia's veto.[244][245]
African Union – Chairman of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki and Chair of the African Union and Senegalese president Macky Sall called on Russia and "any other regional or international actor to imperatively respect international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty of Ukraine" and urged both parties to the conflict to establish an immediate ceasefire and start political negotiations without delay.[246]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations – Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed grave concern over Russia-Ukraine tensions and urged maximum restraint and dialogue.[247]
- Baltic Assembly – The Baltic Assembly published a statement in which it "firmly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine".[248]
Caribbean Community – A statement issued on behalf of the Caribbean Community condemned the invasion of Ukraine and demanded an "immediate and complete withdrawal" of Russia's military from Ukraine.[249][250]
Council of Europe – The Committee of Ministers passed a resolution that "condemned in the strongest terms the armed attack on Ukraine," called for Russia to "immediately and unconditionally cease its military operations," and that it would consider "measures to be taken in response to the serious violation by the Russian Federation of its statutory obligations as a Council of Europe member State."[251]
European Union – President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted; "We will not let President Putin tear down Europe's security architecture" and Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell called on Putin to stop the "senseless aggression". President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called for "immediate, quick, solid and swift action" and convened an extraordinary session of Parliament for 1 March.[252][253][254]
- International Criminal Court – Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Ahmad Khan issued a statement warning that "any person who commits such crimes, including by ordering, inciting, or contributing in another manner to the commission of these crimes, may be liable to prosecution before the Court, with full respect for the principle of complementarity. It is imperative that all parties to the conflict respect their obligations under international humanitarian law."[255]
NATO – Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned the attack and called it a "grave breach of international law". A separate statement announced the intention to deploy defensive forces and condemned Belarus for enabling the attack.[252]
Nordic Council – President Erkki Tuomioja condemned the invasion as "completely unjust" and stated that it was "contrary to both international law and the order of European security."[256]
Organization of American States – The OAS issued a statement condemning the attack as an affront to mankind and an attack on civilised international relations.[257]
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development - The OECD Council formally terminated accession negotiations with Russia and ordered the closure of OECD offices in Moscow.[258]
Political parties, opposition politicians and other political groups
Asia
Iran
- Maryam Rajavi, head of the People's Mujahedin of Iran, had appealed to the countries that bordered Ukraine for immediate facilitation in the relocation of Iranian refugees from Ukraine.[259]
Japan
- Kazuo Shii, chairman of the Japanese Communist Party stated that Russia's actions are in violation of the basic principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, and that he resolutely condemns this. He further stated that it is totally unacceptable for President Putin to boast Russia's nuclear weapons to intimidate the countries of the world.[260]
- The Democratic Party for the People released a comment condemning the Russia's military invasion into Ukraine and demanded that Russia "immediately cease its armed incursion".[261]
Philippines
- A number of candidates in the 2022 Philippine presidential election have taken varying positions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. During a presidential debate organized by CNN Philippines on February 27, 2022, six of the ten presidential candidates said that the Philippines should not be neutral in the conflict, with three voting for neutrality and one, former Senator Bongbong Marcos, not attending the debate at all.[262]
- Senator Panfilo Lacson condemned the invasion, saying that the Philippines should join the rest of the world in condemning Russia's actions despite the country only having a "small voice" in the international community.[263]
- Isko Moreno, the mayor of Manila, said that the Philippines should focus on getting Filipinos out of Ukraine while remaining neutral in the conflict.[264]
- Labor leader Leody de Guzman, chair of the Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino, slammed the invasion and called Russia an "imperialist" power,[265] later declaring that all forms of invasion and incursion into another sovereign nation are "unacceptable",[266] but otherwise said that the Philippine government should remain non-aligned.[264] However, his running mate, Walden Bello, blamed the invasion on NATO expansion, and called on the United Nations to immediately conduct peace negotiations between the two countries.[266]
- A number of candidates in the 2022 Philippine presidential election have taken varying positions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. During a presidential debate organized by CNN Philippines on February 27, 2022, six of the ten presidential candidates said that the Philippines should not be neutral in the conflict, with three voting for neutrality and one, former Senator Bongbong Marcos, not attending the debate at all.[262]
Singapore
- The main opposition party in Singapore, Workers' Party, stated that it was "gravely concerned" with Russia's military operations in Ukraine. The party affirmed "the right of all peoples to determine their own destiny", and expressed its hope for a peaceful settlement of the crisis in accordance with international law.[267]
Taiwan
- Taiwanese opposition party Kuomintang condemned the attack against Ukraine. The party stated that it stands by the international community to take actions in order to restore peace. The party also reiterated its commitment to self-defence and to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.[268]
Yemen
- Houthi's Supreme Political Council recognized both Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.[269]
Europe
Belarusian opposition
- Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya condemned Russia and Belarus's involvement in the invasion of Ukraine. Tsikhanouskaya decried that "Russia, with the participation of the Lukashenko regime, launched a groundless and shameless military aggression against Ukraine." Tsikhanouskaya asked the international community to impose the strongest sanctions against the Belarus regime as soon as possible, and called them "accomplices of Russia's brutal assault on Ukraine". She argued "It's evident that Lukashenka fully shares the responsibility for this unnecessary war."[270]
- The Belarusian opposition is also assisting Ukraine through cyberwarfare.[citation needed]
France
- The Republicans attended a French Senate reading of a message from President Emmanuel Macron, tweeting later that the party retains its full solidarity with Ukraine.[271] The next day, leader Valérie Pécresse and recommended Nicolas Sarkozy help negotiate an end to the conflict.[272]
Greece
- The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) condemned "the imperialist war in Ukraine" by issuing an appropriate appeal, which was also signed by the communist parties of Spain (PCE), Turkey (TKP), and Mexico (PCM).[273]
Russia
- Jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny condemned Putin's attack, claiming the war "will cause a great number of casualties, destroy lives and will further impoverish Russian citizens."[274]
Slovakia
- Voice – Social Democracy party issued a statement of "unanimous condemnation of Russian invasion".[275]
Spain
- The Communist Party of Spain (PCE) issued a statement stating that the position adopted by Russian president Vladimir Putin was "an inadmissible war solution, which supposes a collective failure for all the peoples interested in peace and the fulfillment of the Charter of the United Nations", calling for "an immediate cessation of all military operations initiated by Russia in Ukraine", and will "support all initiatives that promote a peaceful and definitive solution to resolve a shared security of Ukraine and Russia regardless of logical and military responses ". The party also blamed the US and NATO.
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz, Minister of Consumer Affairs Alberto Garzón and Minister of Social Rights Ione Belarra, all of them members of Unidas Podemos, a coalition which includes the PCE, condemned Russian attack on Ukraine. Díaz expressed her solidarity "with the Ukrainian people, victims of this irresponsible escalation". Garzón affirmed that the "Ukrainian working people" were "suffering from imperialist aggression by Russia".[276]
United Kingdom
- Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader and Leader of the Opposition in the British Parliament, stated that "Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unprovoked and unjustifiable",[277] adding: "All those who believe in the triumph of democracy over dictatorship, good over evil, freedom over the jackboot of tyranny must now support the Ukrainian people."[278]
North America
Canada
- Conservative Party leader Candice Bergen condemned the invasion on Twitter, saying the party stands ready to defend Ukraine and that it deems Putin's actions "despicable".[279]
Mexico
- Mexico's National Action Party and Institutional Revolutionary Party each condemned Putin's invasion, with National Action Party member Santiago Creel blaming Putin for starting a world war.[280]
United States
- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized the invasion on Twitter as "reckless and evil", and vowing that the US will stand with Ukraine against attempts to "rewrite history" and "upend the balance of power in Europe".[281]
- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged the US government to provide aid to Ukraine, saying the government needs "to do everything we can to make this Russian incursion painful on the Russians who are engaged in it."[282]
- Former president Donald Trump praised Putin, called Putin's strategy smart, and attacked the Biden administration, claiming Russia's invasion was due to the result of the 2020 United States presidential election and repeating claims that the election was rigged.[283]
South America
Argentina
- The opposition Juntos por el Cambio condemned the Russian invasion, repudiated the difficult situation and made a call to respect the United Nations and the international laws.[citation needed]
Bolivia
- Former president and opposition leader Carlos Mesa decried the Russian invasion as "imperialist" and demanded that the Bolivian government release an official condemnation.[284]
- Former president Evo Morales blamed U.S. "interventionism" for triggering Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[285]
- Former president Jorge Quiroga urged 21st century socialists and Chavistas, "who for years stirred up ghosts of U.S. invasions that NEVER materialized", to now condemn Russia's breach of Ukrainian sovereignty.[286]
Brazil
- Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from the Workers' Party, said, "It is regrettable that, in the second decade of the 21st century, we have countries trying to settle their differences, whether territorial, political or commercial, through bombs, shots, attacks, when they should have been settled at the negotiating table".[287][288]
- Candidates for the presidency Ciro Gomes (Democratic Labour Party), João Doria (Brazilian Social Democracy Party), Sergio Moro (Podemos) and Simone Tebet (Brazilian Democratic Movement) have condemned the invasion of Ukraine.[287]
Uruguay
- The Broad Front, main opposition party in the country, released a statement expressing their preoccupation regarding the conflict's escalation while lamenting that, if the conflict continued, it could have grave consequences for both countries and the international community as well. The statement also called for "restraint, reciprocal respect, dialogue and diplomacy between the involved parts in order to reach a prompt resolution of the conflict, all within the framework of the principles stated in the Charter of the United Nations and all norms of international law".[289]
Venezuela
- Disputed President and opposition leader Juan Guaidó condemned "the unjustifiable and heinous military invasion perpetrated" by Russia of Ukraine and accused the president, Nicolás Maduro, of supporting it. In a statement, "We express our support for the Ukrainian people and President (Volodymir) Zelensky after the unjustifiable and heinous military invasion perpetrated by President Putin, backed by the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro".[290]
Oceania
Australia
- Opposition leader Anthony Albanese from the Australian Labor Party stated that it was "a grave moment for humanity" and that Australia and its allies must hold Russia to account for their "shameful act of aggression".[291]
International human rights organisations
- Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard stated that the invasion "is likely to lead to the most horrific consequences for human lives and human rights" and called for "all parties to adhere strictly to international humanitarian law and international human rights law."[292]
- International Committee of the Red Cross President Peter Maurer stated that the "intensification and spread of the conflict risk a scale of death and destruction that are frightening to contemplate" and that "our teams now in Ukraine will continue their work to repair vital infrastructure, support health facilities with medicines and equipment, and support families with food and hygiene items."[293]
- Médecins Sans Frontières, who were already operating in Ukraine prior to the invasion, have stated that the rapid changes in the context have necessitated reduction and cessation of certain previously offered medical services, but that the organisation is rapidly re-deploying to focus on the providing general emergency care to those who may need it.[294]
- Memorial described the invasion as "a crime against peace and humanity" and said that it "will remain a shameful chapter in the Russian history."[295]
- Reporters Without Borders Eastern Europe and Central Asia desk head Jeanne Cavelier stated that "We are familiar with Russia's methods... Journalists are prime targets, as we have seen in Crimea since its annexation in 2014, and in the territories controlled by Kremlin-backed separatists in the Donbass region" and called for "Russian and Ukrainian authorities to respect their international obligations regarding the protection of journalists during conflicts."[296]
Non-governmental organizations, non-political groups and individuals
- Venezuelan Sakharov Prize recipient and human rights activist, Lorent Saleh, expressed his support for Ukraine, saying that "It is an ethical issue to support those who stand up to great tyrannies" and that Putin "will always try to expand his regime using violence, blackmail and terror".[297]
- Delta Air Lines announced on 25 February that was suspending ties with Russian carrier Aeroflot, following the U.K.'s barring Aeroflot from its airspace.[298]
- Elon Musk announced on 26 February that SpaceX’s Starlink satellites had become active over Ukraine after a request from the Ukrainian government to replace internet services destroyed by the Russian invasion.[299]
Servare et Manere – the Slovak non-governmental organization, which is with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic implementing the international Tree of Peace initiative, condemned the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The organization categorically condemned the evils, injustices, gross violations of international law and the principles of the UN Charter.[300][301] In 2018 and 2021, the ideas of the Tree of Peace were also implemented in the Russian Federation.[302][303]
Former politicians
- Gerhard Schröder, former chancellor of Germany, chairman of Russian energy company Rosneft, and friend of Putin, called for an end of the hostilities and to the suffering of Ukrainians, blaming both sides for past errors.[304][305] In turn, Saskia Esken, co-leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, whose member is Schröder, called on him to give up his mandates for Rosneft and Gazprom, companies that she named "infrastructure of a bloody war of aggression".[306]
- Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko appeared on TV with a Kalashnikov rifle together with the civil defense forces on the streets of Kyiv. He also stated that he believed that "Putin will never conquer Ukraine, no matter how many soldiers he has, how many missiles he has, how many nuclear weapons he has... We Ukrainians are a free people, with a great European future. This is definitely so."[307]
- Former Prime Minister of France François Fillon, former Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi, former Finnish Prime Minister Esko Aho and former Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern resigned from their positions on the boards of Russian companies as a form of protest.[308][309]
- Former President of Bolivia Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé stated that the Bolivian government's refusal to condemn the Russian invasion constituted a violation of the country's Constitution.[310]
- Former Presidents of the United States Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump have condemned the invasion. Jimmy Carter said "I condemn this unjust assault on the sovereignty of Ukraine that threatens security in Europe and the entire world, and I call on President Putin to halt all military action and restore peace."[311] Bill Clinton said "I stand with President Biden, our allies, and freedom-loving people around the world in condemning Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine."[312] Barack Obama said "People of conscience around the world need to loudly and clearly condemn Russia’s actions and offer support for the Ukrainian people. And every American, regardless of party, should support President Biden’s efforts, in coordination with our closest allies, to impose hard-hitting sanctions on Russia — sanctions that impose a real price on Russia’s autocratic elites,"[313] George W. Bush said "Russia’s attack on Ukraine constitutes the gravest security crisis on the European continent since World War II. I join the international community in condemning Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine."[314] Donald Trump called the invasion "an atrocity that should never been allowed to occur" but placed the blame of the invasion on Biden's administration and said that the invasion would not have happened if he was President.[315]
- Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe has condemned the invasion: "It is a serious challenge to the international order we have created after the war, and we cannot forgive it."[316] and said Japan should arrange for Nuclear Sharing with the US, similar to NATO[317]
- Former Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper has condemned the invasion: "No matter how long it takes, this territorial conquest of a peaceful neighbor must never be recognized.... They must be sanctioned, excluded, and punished at every turn"[318]
Science
NASA said that American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) would continue normal operations despite the invasion.[319]
The European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher tweeted that he was sad and worried about the aggression and the organization would continue to monitor the "evolving" situation, but would continue to work on all programs including the ISS and ExoMars launch campaigns along with Russia.[320]
The International Congress of Mathematicians was scheduled to host the 2022 Conference in St. Petersburg in July 2022. Many mathematical societies called for it to be canceled and withdrew delegates.[320] On 26 February, the International Mathematical Union announced the conference would be moved online.[321]
The Allianz der Wissenschaftsorganisationen led by the German Research Foundation DFG and including the German Rectors' Conference issued a statement to freeze all collaborations with Russian institutions and business companies and to stop all joint scientific events, new collaborations should not be initiated either. Moreover, they will continue cooperation with Ukrainian institutions and support students and scientists who have to leave their country because of the Russian invasion.[322]
In a meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Russian head of delegation Oleg Anisimov, a scientist at the State Hydrological Institute, apologized on behalf of the Russian people, denounced the invasion as unjustified, and expressed admiration toward the Ukrainian delegation for continuing to participate in conferences. The comments came after his Ukrainian counterpart Svitlana Krakovska made a speech connecting the war to climate change and called for an end to fossil fuel dependency. Anisimov's declaration was described as a rare rebuke of the invasion by a Russian government official, although he clarified to AFP that his statements "expressed my personal opinion and attitude," and should not be taken as an "official statement of the Russian delegation".[323][324]
Religious institutions
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A communiqué from the Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, without naming Putin, said that while the worst case scenario was unfolding, "there is still time for goodwill, there is still room for negotiation, there is still room to exercise a wisdom that prevents partisan interests from prevailing, that protects the legitimate aspirations of all and spares the world the folly and horrors of war".[325] The previous day Pope Francis urged politicians to make an exercise of conscience before God for their actions over Ukraine and declared 2 March, Ash Wednesday, as an international day of fasting and prayer for peace.[326]
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I condemned the invasion, expressing deep sorrow, as well as his support for Ukraine and stated that "he prays to the God of love and peace to enlighten the leadership of the Russian Federation, in order to understand the tragic consequences of its decisions".[327]
Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' (Russian Orthodox Church) expressed "heartfelt pain" at "events taking place" after Russia launched the attack and called "on all parties to the conflict to do everything possible to avoid civilian casualties". He added that he "call[s] on all parties to the conflict to do everything possible to avoid civilian casualties" and asks the Moscow Patriarchate "to raise a deep and fervent prayer for the rapid restoration of peace". Kirill also appealed to the bishops, pastors, monastics, and laity to "provide all possible assistance to all victims, including refugees and people left homeless and without means of livelihood".[328][329]
In a joint statement, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell defined the invasion as a "great evil", calling for a public decision to choose the path to peace and an international conference to formulate agreements for long-term stability and peace while supporting the Pope's proposal for a global day of prayer and fasting for peace.[330]
The Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine Epiphanius I (Orthodox Church of Ukraine) condemned the invasion and exhorted Ukrainians to fight against the Russian aggression, invoking God's help to win the battle.[331] The Major Archbishop of Kyiv and Halych Sviatoslav Shevchuk (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church) also condemned the invasion and wrote in the Ukrayinska Pravda that protecting the Motherland was a natural right and a civic duty.[332]
The umbrella organisations Eurodiaconia and the European Humanist Federation also issued statements condemning the invasion and calling for peace.[333][334]
Hacking Groups
The hacking group Anonymous has condemned the invasion; the group tweeted on 24 February that it is "currently involved in operations against the Russian Federation.", and declaring on Twitter less than an hour later that it is "officially in cyber war against the Russian government. The group later, in its set of two tweets, claimed "while people around the globe smash your internet providers to bits, understand that it's entirely directed at the actions of the Russian government and Putin." Furthermore, they had hacked several Russian websites and industrial control systems such as Modbus devices and emphasized that "Anonymous is not a group, not a country, but an amorphous idea. It flows like air, like water, like everything. Let it be known that since its inception, Anonymous never have restrictions that say that only homo sapiens can be part of it."
In a defaced Russian website, Anonymous threatened that any further cyberattacks will be "precipitated by Russia's continued failure in recognizing the territorial aggression in itself is nothing but a relic of dark ages in the distant past."[335][336]
On 26 February 2022, several accounts on Twitter claiming to be affiliated with Anonymous stated the group hacked and took down the Kremlin's official websites in a series of cyberattacks. Some of the websites hit by the attacks included the Russian Center for the Protection of Monuments, which was turned into a rogue page which included Ukrainian colors and the pop-up message "WE ARE ANONYMOUS! WE ARE LEGION! WE DO NOT FORGIVE! WE DO NOT FORGET! EXPECT US!". On such page, Anonymous claimed to commence "Operation Samantha Smith", which involved hack a Russian Linux terminal and a gas control system in North Ossetia, almost succeeding. Anonymous stated by changing the dates, the gas pressure almost combusted into an explosion (which the group phrased as "turning into fireworks"), but did not because of a fast-acting human worker at the gas control system. The page, which has been archived on the Internet Archive, contained a long line of text in English and Russian proposing a neutral security belt composed of Ukraine, Finland, and Georgia, among other countries, as well as YouTube videos of President Zelenskyy, screenshots of the gas controller during the hack, clips from the ending of the movie The Matrix, a video message from Anonymous itself mirroring some of the details posted to the website, and the "WE ARE ANONYMOUS" pop-up message repeated. The Russian government denied it was hacked by the group.[337]
That same day, RT was attacked by Anonymous by a Distributed Denial-of-service attack involving over 100 million mostly American devices. RT acknowledged the attack, unlike the Kremlin, and states that the attack occurred after Anonymous "declared war" on Russia.[338]
Anonymous is also believed to be responsible for hacking several Russian state TV channels; many people on Twitter and TikTok uploaded videos showing channels playing Ukrainian music and displaying pro-Ukraine images, flags, and symbols.[339]
Culture
Cultural heritage organisation Europa Nostra, the European Association of Archaeologists, the European Union National Institutes for Culture and the Network of European Museum Organisations also issued statements condemning the invasion and calling for peace.[340][341][342][343]
Broadcast media
The European Broadcasting Union initially stated that Russia would still be allowed to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, but that it would "continue to monitor the situation closely."[344] Finland had threatened to boycott the competition should Russia be allowed to participate.[345] However, on 25 February, the EBU announced that Russia would not be allowed to compete, stating that "the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's Contest would bring the competition into disrepute."[346]
American actor/director Sean Penn is currently in Ukraine filming a documentary about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.[347] On 25 February 2022 Penn stated "If we allow it [Ukraine] to fight alone, our soul as America is lost."[348]
American sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live opted to forgo the show's usual comedic cold open, instead cast members Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introduced the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York, who performed "Prayer for Ukraine". The cold open ended with McKinnon and Strong solemnly saying the show's opening catchphrase behind a table with candles spelling out "Kyiv". This was only the sixth time the show has broken format for the cold open in light of recent events, after the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, the November 2015 Paris attacks, Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 United States presidential election, and the 2017 Las Vegas shootings.[349]
Dance
The Royal Opera House in London canceled a planned summer tour by Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet. Russian Semyon Bychkov, music director of the Czech Philharmonic, issued a statement critical of Putin. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Philharmonic dedicated performances in light of the invasion.[350]
Lighting of landmarks
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The landmarks lit up in Ukrainian colors included: The Empire State Building, the New York State Assembly, the Pennsylvania State Capitol, the Niagara Falls, CN Tower, 3D Toronto sign, downtown Dallas skyline including Reunion Tower and Omni Dallas Hotel, Calgary Tower, the Memorial Bridge, the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, the Acosta Bridge, the Terminal Tower, the Obelisco de Buenos Aires, the London Eye, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, Brandenburg Gate, the Fisherman's Bastion, the Palazzo Marino, Cybele Palace, Nelson's Column, the Ludwigsburg Palace, the Øresund Bridge, St Andrew's House, Wembley stadium, the Crown Buildings, the Senedd building, the SIS Building, 10 Downing Street, St George's Hall, the Royal National Theatre, Ely Cathedral, Blackpool Tower, Somerset House, the Oxo Tower, Bratislava Castle, Grassalkovich Palace, Petřín Lookout Tower, Sarajevo City Hall, the Mole Antonelliana, the Belém Palace, Stenbock House, Palace of Culture and Science, Cotroceni Palace, Vukovar water tower, Tokyo Skytree, Sebitseom, the N Seoul Tower, numerous landmarks in Melbourne including Flinders Train Station, as well as ministries of foreign affairs in Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, the United Kingdom[351][352][353][354]
Music
Russian rapper Oxxxymiron announced he would cancel six concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg in response to the invasion.[355]
Mayor of Munich Dieter Reiter stated that he would remove Valery Gergiev as conductor of the Munich Philharmonic unless Gergiev publicly condemns the Russian invasion. Gergiev has previously been vocal in support of Russian President Putin. Similarly, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra said that it would drop Gergiev from its September festival if he did not stop supporting Putin. Milan's La Scala also sent a letter to Gergiev asking him to declare his support for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine or he would not be permitted to complete his engagement conducting Tchaikovsky's "The Queen of Spades." This follows an announcement by New York City's Carnegie Hall that it had canceled two May performances by the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra that were to be conducted by Gergiev and the Vienna Philharmonic dropped Gergiev from a five-concert tour in the U.S. that was to start on 25 February.[350]
Video games
Polish video game company 11 Bit Studios, creators of the 2014 war survival video game This War of Mine, where the player controls civilians during a military siege of the fictional city of Pogoren in the equally fictional eastern European country of Graznavia, announced on 24 February 2022 that in responsive to the invasion, all money raised from sales of the game (which costs US Dollar $4.99 on Steam) from 24 February 2022 to 3 March 2022 will be donated to the Ukrainian Red Cross to directly help victims of the invasion.[356]
The Farm 51, another Polish game company, made a tweet that included links to Polish Humanitarian Action and the Ukrainian Red Cross in solidarity.[357]
Similarly, Ukrainian game company GSC Game World, the creators of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series made a tweet urging fans and game journalists to donate to the Ukrainian Armed Forces and provided a special account that would handle donations.[358]
Ubisoft released a Twitter statement on 26 February stating "all of our hearts are with our teams and their loved ones in Ukraine". The company, which operates development studios in Kyiv and Odessa, provided its Ukrainian workforce with additional funds, paid salaries in advance to accounts that may be subject to disrupted banking systems, and encouraged its Ukrainian workforce to either take shelter or relocate.[359]
The war broke out when the Intel Extreme Masters Season XVI in Katowice was taking place. Ukrainian player S1mple made a speech and called for peace.[360] Many e-sports organizations have also expressed support for Ukraine.[361]
Sports
Following the invasion, multiple events were either moved, suspended, or cancelled. UEFA, the European association football governing body, announced that the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final would be moved from Saint Petersburg to Paris.[362] The Russian Grand Prix for the 2022 Formula One Championship was suspended.[363] The International Federation of Sport Climbing announced the suspension of the Boulder and Speed World Cup in Moscow, 1–3 April, with intent to relocate and reschedule the event.[364] The International Ski Federation announced that all remaining events in Russia were cancelled.[365] The World Curling Federation announced that the 2022 European Curling Championship, scheduled for 19–26 November, will no longer be held in Perm.[366] The ATP chose to move the St. Petersburg Open tournament.[367]
Individual athletes and teams
The invasion has also affected Ukraine's participation at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, China, with International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons describing transporting the Ukrainian team to Beijing as being an enormous challenge.[368][369] The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) team Jokerit, based in Helsinki, announced their decision to leave the KHL in response to the invasion and return to SM-liiga for the 2022–23 season.[370] Three days after Jokerit left, Dinamo Riga, based in Latvia, also decided to leave the KHL for the same reason.[371]
The invasion raised concern from Formula One drivers; among the concerned drivers are Red Bull Racing driver and reigning champion Max Verstappen, Aston Martin driver and four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, and Scuderia AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly. With Vettel threatening to boycott the race should the race go as planned.[372] The invasion also left Russian Haas driver Nikita Mazepin's future in limbo due to possible visa restriction of his nationality; team principal Guenther Steiner admitted that Mazepin's future had been left uncertain due to the ongoing events and will resolve the issues shortly.[373][374] Mazepin's position is also in limbo due to his father Dmitry Mazepin, being a Russian oligarch tied to President Vladimir Putin.[375][376]
Australian aerial skier Danielle Scott announced that she will boycott in the 2021–22 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup final scheduled to be held in Russia. The announcement was followed by the cancellation of remaining events in Russia.[365]
The NBA's two Ukrainian players, Alex Len of the Sacramento Kings and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk of the Toronto Raptors, both condemned the invasion.[377]
Russian athletes made deliberately ambiguous statements for peace without directly mentioning the Russian invasion. Russian NHL player Alex Ovechkin, the captain of the Washington Capitals, pleaded for "no more war".[378] In response to Ovechkin's pleas for peace, former Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators goaltender Dominik Hašek stated "What!? Not only an alibist, a chicken shit, but also a liar!", while also calling on the NHL to suspend all Russian players.[379] Former center Wayne Gretzky called on the IIHF to not allow Russia to participate at the rescheduled World Juniors tournament in Alberta.[380]Figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva called for "this all [to end] as soon as possible, like a bad dream". Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev has called for peace between nations.[381] Chess player Ian Nepomniachtchi made a more concrete statement, tweeting: "History has seen many Black Thursdays. But today is blacker than the others. #saynotowar".[382]
Poland have announced that they are boycotting their 2022 World Cup play-off against Russia in Moscow and the Polish FA says: "No more words, it's time to act. This is the only right decision."[383][384][385][386] Czech and Swedish team joined the boycott later after Poland announced the boycott.[387]
Sweden and Finland announced that they will boycott the 2020–22 Bandy World Championship in Irkutsk which is scheduled to be held in October 2022. Both countries have also boycotted the World under-17 Championships set to be held in Kemerovo in March 2022.[388]
Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea F.C, relinquished running of the club to the trustees of the club charitable foundation following calls for him to be sanctioned due to his links with Putin and the Russian state.[389][390][391]
The Football Association says England teams at all levels and age groups will not compete against Russian opponents due to the war in Ukraine. They said the following statement: "Out of solidarity with the Ukraine and to wholeheartedly condemn the atrocities being committed by the Russian leadership, The FA can confirm that we won’t play against Russia in any international fixtures for the foreseeable future. This includes any potential match at any level of senior, age group or para football.” And the boycott of matches will be "for the foreseeable future"[392]
At the same time, the FIFA ordered that Russia must complete their upcoming matches without their flag, anthem and as the Football Union of Russia in neutral territory. FIFA's statement also condemned Russia's use of force in Ukraine and stated that it would "continue its ongoing dialogue with the IOC, UEFA and other sport organisations to determine any additional measures or sanctions".[393]
The Ukranian Fencing Team withdrew from the World Fencing Championships and the Cairo World Cup, after being drawn against Russia. [394]
On 27 February 2022, after travelling back to Ukraine, Ukrainian professional boxer and former world champion in three weight classes Vasiliy Lomachenko joined the territorial defense battalion of his hometown of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi.[395]
Sponsorship
German football club Schalke 04 announced that it would remove the logo of Gazprom, its main sponsor, from its uniforms.[396][397] Formula One team Haas announced the removal of the Uralkali sponsorship during the third day of pre-season testing in Barcelona, while also modifying the livery on their Haas VF-22 cars to remove a design that bears resemblance to the Russian flag.[398] English football club Manchester United announced that it would withdraw the sponsorship rights of Aeroflot.[399]
Sports Organizations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) condemned a "breach of the Olympic Truce adopted by the UN General Assembly". Although the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing concluded four days prior to the events in Ukraine, the truce lasts until seven days after the 2022 Winter Paralympics conclude in mid-March. The President of the IOC, Thomas Bach, reiterated his calls for peace. The IOC stated they are greatly concerned about the Olympic community in Ukraine.[400] Following the Executive Board meeting, the IOC Executive Board has proposed to sanction Russia and Belarus by stripping both countries rights to host a sporting events and ban the use of the flags from both countries.[401]
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced that the finals of the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final, due to be held in St. Petersburg, would be moved out of Russia in response to the invasion.[402][362] The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) suspended the 2022 edition of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, initially scheduled for 25 September, stating that "it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances".[403] The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) decided to temporarily move the 2022 St. Petersburg Open tournament from Saint Petersburg to Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, presumably due to the political situation in Russia.[367]
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced that the 44th Chess Olympiad, originally planned to be held in Moscow, will not take place in Russia due to the "rapidly deteriorating geopolitical situation".[404] The International Ski Federation (FIS) announced that six World Cup events originally planned in Russia in the 2021–22 season will be cancelled or moved to another location.[405] The International Federation of Sport Climbing announced the suspension of the Boulder and Speed World Cup in Moscow, 1–3 April, with intent to relocate and reschedule the event.[406] The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced to cancel "all ITF events taking place in Russia indefinitely" and to postpone the ITF World Tennis Tour M15 event due to take place in Ukraine.[407] The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced that "all FIG World Cup and World Challenge Cup events planned to take place in Russia and Belarus are cancelled, and no other FIG events will be allocated to Russia or Belarus until further notice."[408] The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) acted similarly, cancelling all events planned to take place in those two countries until at least the end of the year.[409] The FIG, as well as the International Biathlon Union (IBU), announced that no Russian or Belarussian flags shall be displayed at their sport events.[410]
The International Judo Federation (IJF) suspended Vladimir Putin's status as Honorary President and ambassador.[411][412]
See also
- Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis
Notes
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- ^ Transnistria's political status is disputed. It considers itself to be an independent state, but this is not recognised by any UN member state. The Moldovan government and the international community consider Transnistria a part of Moldova's territory.
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