Over the heightened tensions in Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden said that Russia is unilaterally approving the independence of a region virtually controlled by pro-Russian factions in eastern Ukraine and preparing to send troops. It is the beginning of the United States, "he said, and revealed his intention to respond with measures such as financial sanctions.
President Biden unilaterally endorsed the independence of a region virtually controlled by pro-Russian factions in eastern Ukraine and is preparing to send military troops in the name of "peacekeeping", President Biden said on the 22nd. , Gave a speech at the White House.
In this, he said that the Russian move was "the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine" and strongly accused him of "it cannot be justified by a clear violation of international law."
He also announced that he would impose financial sanctions on large Russian financial institutions and government-issued government bonds, stating that "the Russian government will be locked out of the financial systems of Western countries and will not be able to raise funds from the West." rice field.
He added, "If Russia makes things worse, the sanctions will be further strengthened," and he restrained the imposition of stricter sanctions depending on future military actions on the Russian side.
Meanwhile, President Biden said, "There is still time to avoid the worst-case scenario that millions of people suffer. The United States and its allies have not closed the path to a diplomatic solution if Russia is serious." , Reiterated the position that there is still room for diplomatic resolution.