Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that Russia’s occupation of Ukraine has begun. Biden’s response came after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the rebel-held Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine independent. The U.S. has also decided to impose more sanctions on Russia.
‘Russian financial institutions VEB and their military bank have their licenses revoked. In the name of God, who authorized Putin to decide the territories of the neighboring country? The U.S. has decided to impose sanctions on Russian officials and their families. “Let those who have illegally benefited from the Kremlin’s suffer the consequences.”
Following Putin’s announcement, Biden signed an order banning all financial transactions involving U.S. citizens in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas has expressed support for Ukraine’s call for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.
Linda Thomas also commented that Russia’s drama for the Ukraine occupation was staged. Following his declaration of independence, Putin also ordered the deployment of troops in rebel-held areas of Ukraine.
English Summary: “Who In Lord’s Name Does Putin Think…?” Biden Announces New Sanctions