Russia-Ukraine War: Angela Merkel calls Russian attack 'turning point' in Europe's history

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed concern over developments in Ukraine. Merkel condemned actions of Russia "in strongest possible terms." Speaking to  DPA news ncy, she has described military attack by Russia against Ukraine as a "profound turning point" in European history since end of cold war.  

Speaking to  DPA news ncy, Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Russia's attack against Ukraine a violation of international law. She stressed that re is justification for "blatant breach of international law. Merkel expressed solidarity with Ukrainian people and government led by Volodymyr Zelensky in "frightful hours and days." Angela Merkel expressed support to efforts me by European Union, G7, NATO and United Nations in order to stop war. It is to mention here that Merkel held post of German Chancellor when Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean peninsula in 2014. At that time, she h highlighted importance of keeping communication open with Russia. 

Olaf Scholz calls Russia's action a 'reckless act'

Criticising Russian President Vlimir Putin for launching military operations in Ukraine, Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz on February 24, termed Moscow's move as a "terrible day" for Kyiv and a "dark day" for Europe. In a televised dress, Scholz asserted that Germany "strongly condemns" Russia's "reckless act." He called upon Russian government to stop all its military actions against Ukraine and to withdraw its troops from Ukraine. In statement, Scholz highlighted that Russian President Putin has "very deliberately breached fundamental principles of United Nations Charter and European peace order."

Olaf Scholz called situation "very serious" and ded that attack is on "an independent sovereign country." tably, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and expressed solidarity with freely elected government. It is to mention here that Russian President Vlimir Putin on February 24 anunced a military operation in Eastern Ukraine's Donbass region to protect civilians. He warned or countries that any attempt to intervene would le to consequences. 

Im: AP