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World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions

BRUSSELS: World leaders Thursday reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage — and vows of unprecedented sanctions — that shrouded a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily without running the risk of a wider war in Europe.

NATO had already reinforced its eastern flank facing Russia and planned a virtual summit of its leaders on Friday after President Vladimir Putin warned that any interference from other countries would lead to 'consequences you have never seen in history.'