Western Response to Russia Breaking International Law

Today the world has started to impose sanctions against Russia for an outright violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty by recognizing the “independence” of parts of eastern Ukraine and deploying troops there. With every violation of international law comes responsibility, and Ukraine’s partners stay united in the recognition that Russian aggression should be stopped.

We summed up the measures the EU and other allies of Ukraine took today in an infographic above. This is just the first step in the series of sanctions, and more countries are preparing measures to deter Russia. More information to follow.