.@LindaT_G: "Putin wants the world to travel back in time to a time before the United Nations -- to a time when empires ruled the world... Colleagues, President Putin is testing our international system." 
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield: "In this moment, no one can stand on the sidelines. We must make clear, an attack on Ukraine is an attack on the sovereignty of every UN state … and will be met with swift and severe consequence.”
France's ambassador to UN notes that Russia used to say Minsk Agreements were the only path forward. Ironic, given the recognition of Luhansk and Donetsk violates those agreements.
India's representative gives a pretty middle-of-the-road intervention, calling for all sides to help maintain peace and security
Britain: "The actions Russia has chosen today will have severe and far-reaching consequences. First, to human life. An invasion of Ukraine unleashes the forces of war, death and destruction on the people of Ukraine... There will be severe economic consequences."
Mexico's ambassador rewinds the tape: Just a few days ago "Russia made a categorial statement that they would not invade Ukraine. We hope they comply fully with that statement.”
Ireland commends Ukraine's restraint and accuses Russia of a "flagrant violation of international law." We urge Russia to "reverse its recognition" of Donetsk and Luhansk.
UAE calls for restraint, avoidance of civilian casualties and return to the Minsk Agreements
Kenya offers the darkest and most poetic intervention so far: "We meet tonight on the brink of a major conflict. … diplomacy is failing … territorial integrity of Ukraine stands breached... Multilateralism lies on its deathbed tonight."
Ghana "deeply regrets" Russia turning its back on the Minsk Agreements, criticizes Moscow's recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk. Says it's not too late for diplomacy. "We may be on the precipice but we haven't fallen over."
Gabon says Russia’s moves are an "attack on the essential pillars” of international relations. Urges dialogue and diplomacy
Norway says Russia's actions constitute a clear violation of international law.” Urges Russia to return to the path of diplomacy
China says "all parties concerned must exercise restraint" and "seek reasonable solutions to each other’s concerns."
Russia blasts other nations as offering emotional arguments and overlooking the plight of those in the Donbas. "Most of you did not find any place for the nearly four million residents of Donbas." ... "Our western colleagues have been unashamedly cramming weapons into Ukraine."
Ukraine: "We are on our land, we are not afraid of anything or anyone, we owe nothing to anyone and we will not give away anything to anyone. There should be no doubt whatsoever."
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