Western powers on Thursday reacted strongly to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who have launched military operations in Ukraine. So far 7 people have been killed, 9 injured by Russian shelling, Ukraine claimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a special televised address, Putin has announced a war in Ukraine saying that clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are inevitable. Ukrainian service members should lay down their arms and go home, he also said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
United States (US)<\/strong> Unite Kingdom (UK)<\/strong> India<\/strong> Pakistan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan told his Russian counterparts that what a time he had come, so much excitement. He has landed in Moscow on the day of war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n China<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the bombings on some Ukrainian cities, the Chinese embassy in Ukraine told its citizens in Ukraine to stay at home as a precautionary measure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany<\/strong> Italy Japan France
Soon after the declaration of war between Russia and Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has condemned Russia for an unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine while promising that his country and its allies will hold Russia accountable. He also warned Russia that there will be consequences for Russia and the war would cause catastrophic losses of life and human suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson respond decisively to Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Taking to his Twitter handle, the UK President said Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack on Ukraine. He has spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the next steps, Johnson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking a hard stand on the Ukraine Crisis, India has warned both Russia and Ukraine and advised to exercise restraint. In his address at United Nations Security Council meeting, India’s permanent representative to the UNSC TS Tirumurti called for immediate de-escalation, refraining from further action that worsens Russia-Ukraine crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has also condemned Russia\u2019s attack on Ukraine and called it as a blatant breach of international law that cannot be justified by anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi condemned the Russia’s attack on Ukraine. It is unjustified and unjustifiable. Italy is close to the Ukrainian people and institutions in this dramatic moment, he said.
Italy is working with European and NATO allies to respond immediately, with unity and determination, Draghi said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Japan PM Minister Fumio Kishida said Russia’s attack on Ukraine shakes the foundation of the international order which does not permit unilateral attempts to change the status quo. Japan will coordinate efforts with the international community, including the United States, and deal with this swiftly, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Speaking on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, President Emmanuel Macron said France stands in solidarity with Ukraine and Paris would work with allies to end the war. Russia must immediately put an end to its military operations, Macron wrote on his official Twitter handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n