From Biden to Boris Johnson: How World Leaders Are Reacting to Russia’s Attack on UkraineAfter months of escalating tension and intense diplomatic talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin in the early hours of Thursday, February 24, announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. The Russian president's move has been swiftly condemned by several world leaders. Legit.ng collects the reactions of the leaders. The reaction of the president of the United States, Joe Biden, was sharp and decisive. He condemned Russia for an “unprovoked and unjustified attack” on Ukraine and vowed that the US and its allies “will hold Russia accountable”. He said: PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Recommended for you "Them go break all these tables": Portable unveils new look of his bar, DJ... In his reaction, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described Russia’s attack on Ukraine as a “blatant breach of international law”. He added that the attack “cannot be justified by anything”. Similar to that of Biden's reaction, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction. The UK leader said he was appalled by the horrific events in Ukraine, adding that he has spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the next steps. His words: Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... Czech Republic's foreign minister Jan Lipavsky said Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a “barbaric act of aggression”. He said his country will respond together with its allies. Lipavsky tweeted: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki demanded an immediate reaction to Russia’s aggression on Ukraine. He wants Russia to be handed the “fiercest possible” sanctions. His words: President Emmanuel Macron of France has also strongly condemned Russia’s military attack against Ukraine. Recommended for you Kirikiri inmate gets access to phone, threatens innocent people, Osinbajo’s... He vowed that the countries would work with allies to end the war. Macron tweeted: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has also described Russia’s attacks as “unprovoked” and “a clear further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”. Trudeau said he would meet with partners from the Group of Seven to shape a collective response, “including by imposing sanctions additional to those announced earlier this week.” He added that Russia's "reckless and dangerous acts will not go unpunished.” China's response is notably different from others. Hua Chunying, spokesperson at China’s foreign ministry said China rejected calling Russia’s moves on Ukraine an “invasion” and urged all sides to exercise restraint, Al Jazeera reported. Recommended for you "There is no such thing as too old": Nigerian woman in her 40s gets married... He said: Meanwhile, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has dropped a prediction on the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. The cleric made a statement concerning the crisis during a prayer meeting with notable African leaders at his mountain located around the Lome-Benin-Nigerian border a few days ago. Ayodele cautioned Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, and Joe Biden, president of the United States, stating that he foresees the crisis escalating beyond necessary and causing destruction in other countries. Source: Legit.ng After months of escalating tension and intense diplomatic talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin in the early hours of Thursday, February 24, announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Legit.ng Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app “President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable." “President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack on Ukraine." “The Kremlin’s decision to launch a completely unprovoked attack is unacceptable and in contradiction to international law." “We must immediately respond to Russia’s criminal aggression on Ukraine. “Europe and the free world have to stop Putin. Today’s European Council should approve fiercest possible sanctions. Our support for Ukraine must be real.” “Russia must immediately put an end to its military operations. “France stands in solidarity with Ukraine. It stands by Ukrainians and is working with its partners and allies to end the war." “China is closely monitoring the latest situation. We call on all sides to exercise restraint to prevent the situation from getting out of control."