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World reactions to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

A building was hit by a large-caliber mortar shell in the village of Krymske, eastern Ukraine, in February.

U.S. and world leaders rushed to condemn a Russian invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday night, warning of heavy sanctions to come for the attack announced in a televised addressed by Vladimir Putin.

Here's what some of those leaders said. 

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission

"It is President Putin who was bringing war back to Europe. And in these dark hours, the European Union and its people stand by Ukraine and its people. We are facing an unprecedented act of aggression by the Russian leadership against a sovereign, independent country. Russia's target is not only Donbas, the target is not only Ukraine the target is the stability in Europe and the whole of the International Peace order. And we will hold President Putin accountable for that."




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