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List of Countries Supporting Ukraine Against Russia’s Invasion

Several countries have taken a stand, supporting Ukraine, despite Russia’s threat of dealing with any country planning to interfere in the crisis.

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List of Countries Supporting Ukraine Against Russia's Invasion

It is no longer news that Russia invaded Ukraine last Thursday in a bid to overthrow the country’s democratically elected government and annex the country itself. The invasion has however brought about sanctions and backlash from several countries, bodies and organizations supporting Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin who ordered the full-scale invasion in a pre-dawn TV address on the 24th of  February stated that Russia could not feel “safe, develop and exist” because of what he claimed was a constant threat from modern Ukraine.

Prior to the invasion, Russia had been deploying big numbers of troops close to Ukrainian borders, while repeatedly denying it was going to attack. But Putin then scrapped a 2015 peace deal for the east and recognised areas under rebel control as independent nations.

Aside from Putin’s irrational claims of protecting the Ukrainian people who he said was subjected to bullying and genocide, Putin has also long resisted Ukraine’s move towards the European Union and the West’s defensive military alliance, NATO. Announcing Russia’s invasion, he accused NATO of threatening the historic future of Russia and demanded that Ukraine never join NATO.

Despite Russia’s threat of dealing with any country planning to interfere in the crisis, several countries have taken a stand, against Russia’s invasion and here is the list

  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Portugal
  • South Korea
  • United States
  • United Kingdom

Australia

Australia despite not being a member of NATO has chosen to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, The country’s prime minister, Scott Morrison,  announced that Australia will provide funds for “lethal aid” to Ukraine’s war effort.

“The Australian government will continue to stand up for what is right when it comes to Ukraine,” Morrison said after attending a peace vigil at St Andrew’s church in Lidcombe.

“We are already providing significant support in terms of nonlethal aid, and I’ve just spoken with the defence minister and we’ll be seeking to provide whatever support we can for lethal aid through our Nato partners, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom. We’ll be working through those channels because that’s the most effective way to do it.”

Belgium

As one of the countries supporting Ukraine against Russia’s Invasion, Belgium plans to deploy 300 troops in Romania to Ukraine. The country’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo made the revelation last Saturday

“Belgium assumes its responsibility within NATO Rapid Response, of which elements were activated yesterday. In the current phase, 300 Belgian soldiers will be deployed in Romania,” he said on Twitter. According to a Reuter report, Belgium will also support the Ukrainian forces with 2,000 machine guns and 3,800 tons of fuel.

Canada

Canada on its own end condemned Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine, The country also took a series of measures to stop Russia’s unwarranted aggression. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau,  announced that Canada will be imposing sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations and the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations.

Some of the sanctions include:  Imposing restrictions on 58 additional Russian individuals and entities, including banks, financial elites and their families; Sanctioning members of the Russian Security Council, including the Defence Minister, the Finance Minister, and the Justice Minister; Imposing restrictions on four Ukrainian individuals for their collaboration with Russia to destabilize Ukraine; and Restricting exports to Russia by halting new export permit applications and cancelling valid export permits, with a limited number of exceptions for critical medical supply chains.

Denmark

Denmark who is a Member of NATO plans to donate 2,700 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. The country also allows its nationals to join the international military force in the conflict with Russia,

“It’s a choice that anyone can make. This goes for all Ukrainians who live here, but also for others who think they can contribute directly to the conflict, there is nothing at first sight that would legally prevent someone from going to Ukraine to participate in the conflict, on the Ukrainian side, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.

France

France in support of Ukraine has decided to send defensive military equipment to Ukraine to support the country against Russia’s invasion, a French army spokesman said on Saturday, adding that the issue of sending offensive arms was still under consideration.

France President, Emmanuel Macron on his one end stated that France will respond without weakness to Russia’s act of war against Ukraine. He further added that Russia could expect tough sanctions that would hit its military, its economy and its energy sector.

Germany

Germany in support of Ukraine reversed a historic policy of never sending weapons to conflict zones, saying the Russian invasion of Ukraine was an epochal moment that imperilled the entire post-World War II order across Europe.

The  German government plans to send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft defence systems to Ukraine. The government also authorized the Netherlands to send Ukraine 400 rocket-propelled grenade launchers and told Estonia it ship over send nine howitzers.

Iceland

The Government of Iceland strongly condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and expresses deep concern for the destruction and suffering that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will inevitably cause.

The Country’s Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and President publicly condemned Russia’s invasion. The country also vowed to take “full part in international sanctions” against Russia.

Italy

The government of Italy on its part has noted that it would support any measures taken by the European Union to sanction Russia for invading Ukraine.

The Prime Minister, Mario Draghi during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said that “Italy fully supports the European Union’s line on sanctions against Russia, including those regarding SWIFT, and shall continue to do so.”

Japan

Japan joined one of the countries supporting Ukraine by planning to impose a series of sanctions targeting Russian financial institutions, military organizations and individuals in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

The Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida who made the revelation last Friday noted that the range of measures includes freezing the assets of certain Russian individuals and financial institutions while also banning exports to Russian military organizations.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg also shows support for Ukraine by closing its airspace to every Russian plane hours before the European Union announced a no-fly zone for Russian aircraft throughout the EU.

The Citizens of Luxembourg also gathered for a show of support for Ukraine at the place Clairefontaine last Saturday. A handful of protesters went to the Russian embassy in Dommeldange to make their voices heard the following day.

Netherlands

The Netherlands condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and also supported every Measure taken by the European Union to sanction Russia For its invasion of Ukraine.

The Netherlands also noted it would be providing Ukraine with more firepower. “The Netherlands will supply Ukraine 200 anti-aircraft Stinger missiles. Other defence material already on its way,” the prime minister’s foreign affairs and defence adviser, Geoffrey van Leeuwen, tweeted last Saturday.

Norway

The Government of Norway condemned Russia’s military attack on Ukraine, noting that the attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine.

Expressing its strong solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the Norwegian government provided NOK 250 million in humanitarian support and also military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the Ukrainian population.

Portugal

The Prime Minister of Portugal Antonio Costa condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, noting that the country would be sending reinforcements to join Ukrainian soldiers on the ground to help secure their borders as this “is a war against the freedom of self-determination of a democratic country and therefore it is also a war against the freedom of self-determination and against democracy.”

The country also stated that refugees and  Ukrainians who have family, friends, and acquaintances in Portugal are welcome to Portugal. The Portuguese Embassy in Ukraine is also urging Portuguese citizens in Ukraine to leave through European Union borders, particularly in route to Romania or Moldova.

Singapore

The Singaporean government supporting Ukraine stated that it would impose “appropriate sanctions and restrictions,” including financial measures and export controls on items that could be used as weapons against the people of Ukraine.

“Singapore intends to act in concert with many other like-minded countries to impose appropriate sanctions and restrictions against Russia,” Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan told parliament.

South Korea

The Korean government condemned Russia’s armed invasion of Ukraine and, is also actively participating in the international community’s efforts, including economic sanctions, for a peaceful resolution of the situation.

The country plans to ban  exports of strategic items, join other countries in blocking some Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system, and boost aid to Ukraine

United States

The United States and Ukraine have been partners since Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Prior to  Russia’s recent invasion, the United States has provided over $ 1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.

Aside from providing humanitarian aid and security assistance, The united state has also imposed several financial sanctions on the Russian Federation.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom Prime Minister stated that the UK will not send troops to Ukraine if Russia launches a full-scale invasion, the United Kingdom government as however sent over humanitarian aid and defensive military equipment including anti-tank missiles

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