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International reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine was widely condemned. International sanctions were given to Russia, which set off a financial crisis, especially for Russians living in the West.[1]

The invasion led to a widespread boycott of Russia and Belarus in entertainment, media, business, and sport.[2]

U.S. President Joe Biden said there would be sanctions on banks VEB.RF and Promsvyazbank.[3]

On 24 February, the Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison said there would be travel bans. There would also be financial sanctions against eight members of Russia's national security council.[4]

The United Kingdom, United Nations, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Sweden, Turkey, Norway, Canada, and Italy have also disagreed with the invasion.[5]

On 24 February 2022, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the group has allowed "massive" actions that would target technological transfers, Russian banks and Russian assets.[6] That same day, President Putin said Western countries that take part in the actions "will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history.[7] All relevant decisions have been taken. I hope you hear me".[8]

On 26 February, the European Union, the United States and their allies say that they support in removing Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system.[9][10] The next day, many European nations announced a ban on Russian flights in their airspace.[11][12]

On 28 February, Switzerland, Monaco, Singapore, and South Korea put in place economic sanctions on Russia such as controlling exports and assets.[13][14] These countries were once seen as neutral during global conflicts.[15]

In October 2022, [ 'Svalbard travel council' or] Svalbard Reiselivsråd excluded (or took away the membership of) Trust Artikugol (a Russian company on Svalbard; the company is owned by the Russian government.)[30]

C. 15[31] military recruitment offices in Russia, have been set on fire;[32] Many[31] of the 15 fires were a result of use of Molotov cocktails.

Some famous people have come back to Ukraine to join forces that are in opposition to the Russian forces. As of March 2, Oleksandr Usyk, a world champion boxer is back.[33] As of March 4, Yuriy Vernydub (manager of Sheriff Tiraspol),[34]

Vera Zvonareva, a professional tennis player, was stopped (July 2023) at a Polish airport. Polish the authorities did not let her come in to Poland, to take part in a tennis competition (2023 WTA Poland Open). Because of the war, she is on a list of people that Polish authorities do not want inside the country.[35][36]

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  1. ↑ Chernova, Anna; Cotovio, Vasco; Thompson, Mark (28 February 2022). "Sanctions slams Russian economy". CNN. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  2. ↑ Timsit, Annabelle; Fernández Simon, Maite (2 March 2022). "Russia boycott: A list of global campaigns that are underway in support of Ukraine". Washington Post. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "What to know about new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine". CBS News. 23 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  4. ↑ Cave, Damien (24 February 2022). "Live Updates: Ukraine Says Russia Has Begun Its Invasion - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "The Latest: EU plans 'harshest' sanctions against Russia". ConchoValleyHomepage.com. 2022-02-24. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
  6. ↑ "'Massive' EU sanctions to target Putin's war chest". EUobserver. 2022-02-24. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
  7. ↑ Desk, Web. "Russia Threatens to Intervene". Retrieved 2022-02-27. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ↑ "Putin says West will face 'great consequences' if it tries to stop Ukraine invasion". Metro. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Joint Statement on further restrictive economic measures". European Commission. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  10. ↑ "West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift". BBC News. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  11. ↑ "Russian flights will be banned from the airspace of 20 European nations". The Washington Post. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  12. ↑ News, A. B. C. "Finland, Sweden brush off Moscow's warning on joining NATO". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-03-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ↑ "In rare stand, South Korea, Singapore unveil sanctions on Russia". Al Jazeera. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  14. ↑ "Monaco clamps down on Russian assets after Ukraine invasion". Reuters. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  15. ↑ "Neutral Swiss join EU sanctions against Russia in break with past". Reuters. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  16. ↑ https://www.nrk.no/sport/sportsnyheter-1.14660227#1.15875452.1.15875452. NRK.no
  17. ↑ https://direkte.vg.no/nyhetsdognet/news/usa-avlyser-rakettest.GaDsncy3W?utm_source=vgfront&utm_content=direktewidget&utm_medium=direktewidget_nyhetsdognet. VG.no. Retrieved 3 March 2022
  18. ↑ https://www.nettavisen.no/nyhetsstudio. Nettavisen. Retrieved March 6, 2020. "18:37:50 Bolsjoj-dirigent trekker seg – vil ikke ta stilling til Ukraina-krigen"
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Krysset utenfor Russlands ambassade blir «Ukrainas plass». VG.no. Retrieved March 8, 2022
  20. ↑ Chang, Kenneth (March 18, 2022). "Russia's astronauts enter the space station in yellow and blue flight suits". The New York Times. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  21. ↑ https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/russiske-kosmonauter-kledd-i-gult-og-blatt-1.15899775. NRK.no. Retrieved March 19, 2022
  22. ↑ Evans, Greg (2022-03-25). "Sting Re-Records 1985 Anti-War Song 'Russians' To Benefit Ukraine". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  23. ↑ Chloe Melas. "Sting posts video of himself singing his 1985 song 'Russians' amid war in Ukraine". CNN. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  24. ↑ https://direkte.vg.no/nyhetsdognet/news/carola-har-reist-til-ukraina.-qQtOj3qv?utm_source=vgfront&utm_content=direktewidget&utm_medium=direktewidget_nyhetsdognet. VG (newspaper). Retrieved April 3, 2022
  25. ↑ https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/V9wQj4/carola-har-akt-till-ukraina-oppnar-sitt-hem-for-flyktingar. Aftonbladet.se
  26. ↑ https://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/i/oWbM8j/rapporter-om-full-oppvask-i-moskva-putin-mann-i-husarrest. VG.no. Retrieved 15 April 2022
  27. ↑ President Niinistö after the NATO decision: A new era is opening – the result will be a protected Finland that is part of a stable, strong and responsible Nordic region
  28. ↑ "Sweden confirms it will apply to join Nato". BBC News. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  29. ↑ https://www.airlive.net/alert-china-is-closing-its-airspace-to-russian-re-registered-aircraft/amp/ Archived 2022-05-31 at the Wayback Machine. Airlive.net. Retrieved 1 June 2022
  30. ↑ Vårt Land. "Norske og russiske barn markerte ortodoks jul sammen på Svalbard". 2023-01-14. Page 15
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 https://www.aftenposten.no/verden/i/EaPO6j/putin-sender-pensjonister-til-fronten-det-kan-bety-et-vendepunkt-i-krigen. Aftenposten. Retrieved 31 May 2022
  32. ↑ https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/05/16/3-russian-military-recruitment-offices-attacked-a77686. Themoscowtimes.com. Retrieved 31 May 2022
  33. ↑ https://www.vg.no/sport/i/0GlGvo/tungvektsmester-hjem-for-aa-slaass-for-ukraina. VG.no
  34. ↑ https://www.nettavisen.no/fotball/sport/krig-konflikter/topptrener-meldte-seg-til-ukraina-tjeneste-jeg-blir-her-og-kjemper/s/12-95-3424252392#:~:text=Fotball-,Topptrener%20meldte%20seg%20til%20Ukraina%2Dtjeneste%3A%20%E2%80%93,Jeg%20blir%20her%20og%20kjemper&text=I%20forrige%20uke%20ledet%20Jurij,skape%20motstand%20for%20russiske%20styrker. Nettavisen. Retrieved March 4, 2020
  35. ↑ https://www.vg.no/sport/i/jl1n59/russisk-tennishaap-fikk-ikke-komme-inn-i-polen. VG.no. Retrieved 2023-07-26
  36. ↑ "Russian player Zvonareva blocked from entering Poland". Reuters. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.


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