Quotes and Reactions about the Russia-Ukraine War

We are fighting a war against Russia and not against each other.

We must be clear that any unilateral call for a cease-fire by Russia is completely meaningless in the current context.

The western Countries lie recklessly, like Goebbels: the more incredible the lie, the faster they will believe in it.

I find it necessary to support the proposal of the Defence Ministry on partial mobilisation in the Russian Federation to defend our Motherland, and to ensure the safety of our people.

In the past months since February 24th, we had to realize that aggressive rhetoric can lead to dangerous actions. China's rhetoric about Taiwan is concerning.

If Putin was a woman, I really don't think he would've embarked on a crazy, macho war of invasion and violence in the way that he has.

Putin has started a war because he can't stand individual freedoms of the people. Because Ukraine has become a threat to his dictatorship with their longing for freedom. Dictators fear freedom. That's why he must not be successful with this war, because that would mean that dictators can attack freedom.

Putin assumed he was dealing with a lapdog.
What he got was a wolverine.
Slava Ukraini!

Once upon a time, Russians and Ukranians fought together hand in hand to stop the murderous regime of national socialist Germany.

The sooner peace is established, the better - for the sake of Ukraine, Russia, and for the world.

I hope that the visit of Germany's president has only been postponed. I believe, Ukraine will have to keep building bridges towards Germany.

Brothers kill brothers, parents have to bury their children, it's enough! Wars not only destroy the present, they destroy the future of society.

For God's sake, this man [Vladimir Putin] cannot remain in power.

You, the Russian people, are not our enemy.

Older people have deep and terrible memories renewed, younger people are struck by a horror they never deemed to be possible: There's war in Europe.

They're still looking for imaginary Nazis to protect Ukrainians from and they still can't find anyone to welcome them with flowers.

With each day, with each bomb, Russia isolates itself more from the global community.

I am pained to see the flames of war reignite in Europe.

I cannot, do not want and will not remain silent watching how pseudo-historical nonsense about the events of 100 years ago has become an excuse for Russians to kill Ukrainians, and for Ukrainians to kill Russians while defending themselves. It's the third decade of the 21st century, and we are watching news about people burning down in tanks and bombed houses. We are watching real threats to start a nuclear war on our TVs.

The special military operation is being conducted strictly in accordance to the plan and schedule. All objectives that were set are being resolved successfully.

Why would I hate Russians? My mother is Russian, half of my blood is Russian. This is not a question of nationality, it's a question of values.

This is tragic for my country. Thousands of young Russians die for that lunatic dictator. Many of them were born under Putin and now die under Putin.

This is the first time since the end of the Cold War that almost the whole world stands together. Even in my wildest dreams, I didn't expect such solidarity to happen in four to five days.

Europe stands by those in need of protection. All those fleeing Putin's bombs are welcome in Europe.

Do prove that you are with us. Do prove that you will not let us go. Do prove that you are indeed Europeans and then life will win over death and light will win over darkness.

Russia's Vladimir Putin sought to shake the very foundations of the free world, thinking he could make it bend to his menacing ways. But he badly miscalculated. He thought he could roll into Ukraine, and the world would roll over. Instead, he met with a wall of strength he never anticipated or imagined. He met the Ukrainian people.

If Putin goes ahead with his plan for a change of regime in Kyiv, then democracies around the world must now start thinking about a change of regime in Moscow.

Every Ukranian supports our decision to become part of the European family. Putin does not agree with that. We don't want to live in the Russian empire!

People around the world are protesting to stop this unprovoked, unjustified war. We are an independent, loving country and deserve to live in peace. Together We will win. Together we can stop Russian aggression. Together we will prevail.

We have tasted freedom and we will not give it up.

Ukraine is fighting the invader with weapons in hands, defending its freedom and European future.

I can't imagine playing a match with the Russian National Team in a situation when armed aggression in Ukraine continues. Russian footballers and fans are not responsible for this, but we can't pretend that nothing is happening.

It is not "the war of Ukraine," it is Putin's war.

The Anonymous collective is officially in cyber war against the Russian government.

NATO Allies condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms.

Peace in our continent has been shattered. We now have war in Europe, on a scale and of a type we thought belong to history.

The purpose of this operation is to demilitarise and denazify Ukraine.

Today, we woke up in a changed world. After months of preperations through lies and propaganda, President Putin decided tonight to execute his horrible threats.

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.

France strongly condemns Russia's decision to wage war on Ukraine. Russia must end its military operations immediately.

The truth is that this must be stopped before it is too late, and if the leadership of Russia does not want to sit down at a table for peace with us, then maybe it will sit down at a table with you. Do Russians want war?

You are told that this flame will liberate the people of Ukraine, but the Ukrainian people are free.

President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack on Ukraine. The UK and our allies will respond decisively.

This is the end of Wladimir Putin.

The Russian attack on Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law. There is no justification for it. Germany condemns this reckless act by President Putin in the strongest possible terms.

No matter who tries to stand in our way or all the more so create threats for our country and our people, they must know that Russia will respond immediately.

I made a decision to carry out a special military operation.

The international borders of Ukraine do not change despite any Russian statements. We will not just give anything away.

We're ready to show Ukraine what real de-communisation means for it.

Modern Ukraine was wholly and fully created by Russia. Namely Bolshevik, Communist Russia.