massive sanctions on Russia<\/a>\u00a0that target its leaders and elites and strategic sectors of the Kremlin-run economy. The aim is not to harm the Russian people, but to weaken the Kremlin\u2019s ability to finance this unjust war. In doing this, we are closely aligned with our partners and allies \u2013 the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and Australia. We also see many countries from around the world rallying to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, including the United Kingdom. We stand together on the right side of history in the face of Russia\u2019s horrifying attack on a free and sovereign country.<\/p>\nTo justify its crimes, the Kremlin and its supporters have engaged in a massive disinformation campaign, which started already weeks ago. We have seen Russian state media and their ecosystem peddling untruths in social media networks with the aim of deceiving and manipulating.<\/p>\n
The Kremlin propagandists call the invasion \u201ca special operation\u201d, but this cynical euphemism cannot hide the fact that we witness a fully fledged invasion of Ukraine, with the aim to crush its freedom, legitimate government and democratic structures. Calling the Kyiv government \u201cneo-Nazi\u201d and \u201cRussophobic\u201d is nonsense: all manifestations of nazism are banned in Ukraine. In modern Ukraine, extreme rightwing candidates are a fringe phenomenon with minimal support, without passing the barrier to enter the parliament. The Ukrainian government did not cut the Donbas off and it has not prohibited the use of Russian language and culture. Donetsk and Luhansk are no republics, they are Ukrainian regions controlled by Russia-backed and armed separatist groupings.<\/p>\n
We know this \u2013 and many Russians know this. There have been courageous protests in cities across Russia since the invasion started, demanding the end of the aggression against a peaceful neighbouring nation. We hear their voices and recognise their courage in speaking out, and we also see many prominent public figures in Russia protesting this senseless invasion.<\/p>\n
I continue to work with our partners around the world to ensure the joint action of the international community against the Kremlin\u2019s behaviour. On 25 February, only Russia vetoed a UN security council Resolution on Russia\u2019s aggression against Ukraine, with China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstaining. From all over the world, countries condemn\u00a0Russia\u2019s attacks, and at the General Assembly the entire international community needs to join forces and help to end Russia\u2019s military aggression by adopting the related UN resolution.<\/p>\n
With this war on Ukraine, the world will never be the same again. It is now, more than ever, the time for societies and alliances to come together to build our future on trust, justice and freedom. It is the moment to stand up and to speak out. Might does not make right. Never did. Never will.<\/p>\n
Read the original article on the site of The Guardian<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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