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Nordic countries condemn attack on Ukraine, demand “strong” 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 response.

“Sweden condemns in the strongest terms the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s actions are also an attack on the European security system. It will be met with a united and strong response in solidarity with Ukraine,” the ministry said in a statement. Sweden affairs.

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, in a message on her official Twitter account, also strongly condemned the attack, which she considers “A serious violation of international law and threatens the lives of many civilians.

“Finland expresses its strong support for Ukraine and the Ukrainians, and we are looking for ways to increase our support,” Marin said.

His Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Store, also described the military operation in eastern and southern Ukraine as “serious violationHe blamed Russia for “throwing Europe into this dark situation”.

“Russia must immediately cease 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 The verb “horrible and inexcusable”which it considers a violation of international covenants and law.

“This should have important consequences for Russia,” Frederiksen wrote. “The European Union and NATO will meet soon to discuss the matter.”