Ukraine Crisis | World leaders condemn Russia’s decision on Ukraine
The Hindu
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated on February 21, 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in a peacekeeping role.
This development was soon followed by the U.N. opening an emergency Security Council meeting. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in the meeting said that Mr. Putin’s claims were aimed at “creating a pretext for war”.
India at the UNSC meeting also expressed “deep concern”, and called for restraint and diplomatic dialogue.
While the U.S. had agreed “in principle” to meet with Russia only a day before, U.S. Ambassador following the UNSC meeting announced plans to impose sanctions.
The developments over the last night have had repurcussions on the World market as well as global stock exchanges tumbled.
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Following Russia’s announcement to recognise the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, leaders from around the world voiced their condemnation.