He also announced that the republic would insist on adoption of the strictest anti-Russian sanctions and development of the harshest possible position towards Russia.[72] Denmark – Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that it was a "dark day for peace around the world", while stating that her government was ready to accept Ukrainian refugees.[73] Estonia – Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called Russia a "threat to the whole of Europe".[74] Finland President Sauli Niinistö condemned Russia's attack and President Vladimir Putin, saying "the mask has now come off and only the cold face of war is visible".[75] Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Russia's invasion of Ukraine would change the debate around NATO membership within her country, and wrote on Twitter that "The attack is a grave breach of international law and threatens the life of numerous civilians. Finland expresses its solid support to Ukraine and Ukrainians and we are looking for ways to increase this support".[76] On February 25, 2022, a Russian foreign ministry spokesperson threatened "military and political consequences" if Finland attempts to join NATO.[77] France – President of France Emmanuel Macron said that he had spoken with Putin "to stop the fighting and talk to the Ukrainian president"[78] and demanded "an immediate halt to Russian military operations in Ukraine".[79] Georgia – President Salome Zourabichvili stated that her nation was "shocked" by Russian aggression in Ukraine. She affirmed her "solidarity with the Ukrainian people" and called for a halt in military operations.[80] Germany – Annalena Baerbock, minister of foreign affairs, said that the world woke up in a different world.