“Who, in the name of the Lord ... gave him the right to proclaim new so-called countries in the territory that belongs to his neighbors?
This is a flagrant violation of international law, and it requires a firm response from the international community,” Biden said.
He also said that Washington considers Russia's recent actions as the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine.
At a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, Biden assured that the United States would continue to provide economic and military support to Ukraine.