Recalling that Russian President Vladimir Putin announced yesterday that he recognized the two regions in Ukraine as "independent states" at a press conference at the White House, Biden said, "To put it simply, Russia announced that it has torn a large part of Ukraine from them. " he said.
Stating that Putin decided to send troops to the two regions last night and expanded the area of the soldiers, Biden said, "From my point of view, Putin is making justifications for taking possession of more land by force. If you listen to his speech last night, he found reasons to go further. You can see it. This is the beginning of the Russian occupation of Ukraine." used the phrases.
Sanctions from the USA to Russia's two major financial institutions and people close to Putin
Biden stated that they would impose more sanctions on Russia than in 2014 in response to these steps of Russia, and said:
"If Russia goes further in this occupation, we will go to sanctions. For God's sake, what makes Putin think he can grant so-called independence to his neighbors' territory? This is a clear violation of international law and deserves a harsh response from the international community."
Announcing the first part of the sanctions against Russia, Biden said, "We impose sanctions on Russia's two major financial institutions VEB and military banks. We also impose broad sanctions on Russia's foreign debts. This means that the Russian government can no longer make money from Western financial institutions. Russia now Neither Europe nor the USA will be able to trade debt from the market." he said.
Noting that they will also impose sanctions on people close to Putin and Putin's family members, Biden said, "These people are partners in the profits of the Kremlin's policies through corruption, so they must share the cost." said.
Military aid from Biden to Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia
Stating that they are working with Germany to stop the Nord Stream 2 Project, which will carry natural gas from Russia to Germany due to Russia's actions, Biden said, "Russia will pay more and more heavy prices as it goes forward. will continue to support it.” used the phrase.
Biden stated that Russia announced that it will not withdraw troops from the Belarusian border today, therefore the United States will continue to support its NATO allies in the region, adding, “We need to mobilize more troops and equipment stationed in Europe to support our partners in the Baltic region, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. I approved it. Let me make it clear that these are purely defensive steps. We have no intention of conflict with Russia." he said.
Stating that the US still believes that Russia is preparing for a major attack against Ukraine, Biden pointed out that Russia still holds a large number of military ammunition and more than 150 thousand soldiers on the Ukrainian border.
"You don't need blood unless you plan to start a war"
Pointing out that Russia is supplying blood and medical equipment to the Ukrainian border, Biden said, "Unless you plan to start a war, you don't need blood." used the phrase.
Pointing out that Russia has taken appropriate actions with the deception operation recently, Biden said:
"Russia is trying to justify more military actions with more provocations. None of us should be stupid. None of us should be tricked. There can be no justification for Russia's attack on Ukraine. There is a threat of Russian advance in the coming days, and Russia should take responsibility for it."
Pointing out that defending "freedom" has its costs, Biden said, "However, I will do my best to make sure that the sanctions we impose target the Russian economy and not ours. We are watching the energy resources closely in case of an interruption. We are in close contact with the major oil producers." said.
"When everything is over, we will judge Russia by what it does, not what it says."
Emphasizing that NATO allies are united against Russia's aggression, Biden said, "Putin directly attacked Ukraine's right to exist." made its assessment.
Biden stated that there is no doubt that Russia is the party that escalates the tension in the region, "However, there is still time to reverse the worst-case scenario that will lead millions of suffering to indescribable pain. The United States, its allies and partners are still open to diplomacy. If Russia is serious in its plan, when everything is over." We will judge Russia by what it does, not what it says." gave your message.
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