Russia launches massive invasion of Ukraine
The EU has said it is prepared to host refugees fleeing the Russian invasion as the West prepares further sanctions on Moscow. Ukraine has reported Russian troops attacking from multiple directions
Ukraine says Russia has launched 'a full-scale attack from multiple directions
Blasts have struck cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv
NATO to further bolster air, land and sea defenses on its eastern flank
Germany, the US and the EU have all vowed more sanctions against Russia
German Chancellor Scholz warns Putin not to 'underestimate' NATO resolve
Chancellor Olaf Scholz appeared at the top of the hour in the 6 p.m. evening news in Germany, giving a short address in response to developments in Ukraine.
Scholz repeated his earlier comments in parliament when he had referred to the conflict as Putin's war.
"He and not the Russian people decided on this war. He alone bears responsibility for it. This war is Putin's war," Scholz said.
Scholz said it was important to ensure that "conflict does not spread to other countries in Europe." He warned the Russian leader not to underestimate NATO's determination to protect its members, which do not include Ukraine.
The Social Democrat said that fresh sanctions were being prepared internationally to "make Putin pay a high price for the attack
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