German Chancellor Calls Russia's Invasion of Ukraine a 'Dark Day for Europe'

Representatives of 30 NATO members are holding an emergency meeting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Schulz spoke of a "dark day" for Europe. The US, Britain and Canada strongly condemned Russia and warned of dire consequences for the attack.

An emergency meeting of foreign ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will begin in Brussels on Thursday morning (February 24). NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it “a brazen and flagrant violation of international law.” Stoltenberg wrote on Twitter that the attack threatens European security.

In a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Joe Biden condemned Russia's "unprovoked and unjustified" attack on Ukraine and said he had informed Zelensky of planned actions by the US and its allies against Russia, including "tough sanctions."

German Chancellor Olaf Schulz spoke of a “dark and terrible day for Europe” and called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a clear violation of international law that “cannot be justified by anything.” He said Russia must immediately stop the military action.

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss called the attack "horrific" on Twitter, and she also stressed that the UK would "work with our international partners to respond to this appalling act of aggression."