US President Joe Biden has called Russia's actions "a clear violation of international law" in recognition of the independence of the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine. He asked, "Where did (Putin) get the right to declare a new so-called country in the territory of his neighbors?" In a speech that began at 1:22 pm on Tuesday, Bangladesh time, Biden also announced some preliminary sanctions against Russia. He spoke in support of the US Alliance, but said that maintaining some independence was important for Russia. He also mentioned the agreement reached with Germany to close the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project. President Biden said he thinks Putin is trying to make "an argument" to go further and use force to occupy more Ukrainian territory. In this context, he said that if Russia continues its aggression, they will have to pay more. The US president also said he would approve sending more US troops to allies in Eastern Europe. He said troops and equipment already in Europe would be sent to the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. "I want to make it clear that these are defensive measures on our part," Biden said in a statement. We have no desire to fight Russia. '
The US president also promised to "protect every inch" of NATO territory.
In a relatively brief statement, Biden did not ask any questions. However, White House Press Secretary Jane Saki was expected to hold a briefing later in the day.
Russia's work is a clear violation of international law: Biden
US President Joe Biden has called Russia's actions "a clear violation of international law" in recognition of the independence of the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine. He asked, "Where did (Putin) get the right to declare a new so-called country in the territory of his neighbors?" In a speech that began at 1:22 pm on Tuesday, Bangladesh time, Biden also announced some preliminary sanctions against Russia. He spoke in support of the US Alliance, but said that maintaining some independence was important for Russia. He also mentioned the agreement reached with Germany to close the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project. President Biden said he thinks Putin is trying to make "an argument" to go further and use force to occupy more Ukrainian territory. In this context, he said that if Russia continues its aggression, they will have to pay more. The US president also said he would approve sending more US troops to allies in Eastern Europe. He said troops and equipment already in Europe would be sent to the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. "I want to make it clear that these are defensive measures on our part," Biden said in a statement. We have no desire to fight Russia. '
The US president also promised to "protect every inch" of NATO territory.
In a relatively brief statement, Biden did not ask any questions. However, White House Press Secretary Jane Saki was expected to hold a briefing later in the day.
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