Nordic countries condemn attack on Ukraine and ask for a ‘forceful’ response
Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway condemned the Russian attack this morning to Ukraine, which they described as a violation of international law, and demanded a firm reaction.
“Sweden condemns in the strongest terms the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s acts are also an attack on the European security order. It will be met with a united and forceful response in solidarity with Ukraine,” the ministry said in a statement. of Foreign Affairs of Sweden.
In a message on her official Twitter account, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin also strongly condemned the attack, which she considers a “serious breach” of international law and threatens the lives of many civilians.
“Finland expresses its strong support for Ukraine and the Ukrainians, we are looking for ways to increase our support,” Marin said.
His Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Støre, also described the military operation launched in eastern and southern Ukraine as a “serious violation” and blamed Russia “for throwing Europe into this dark situation.”
“Russia must immediately stop its military operations and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he wrote in a statement.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed herself in similar terms, condemning a “terrible and unprovoked” actwhich it considers violates the pacts and international law.
“It must have important consequences for Russia. The European Union and NATO will meet shortly to discuss it,” Frederiksen wrote.
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