U.S. President Joe Biden has announced that he will impose sanctions on Russian financial institutions and others over the growing tensions in Ukraine, but the Russian Foreign Ministry has warned that the sanctions will not be effective and will take countermeasures. did.

US President Joe Biden unilaterally approves the independence of pro-Russian-dominated areas in eastern Ukraine and is poised to send military troops in the name of "peacekeeping." On the 22nd, it strongly accused it of "beginning of the invasion of Ukraine" and announced that it would impose sanctions on Russian financial institutions and others.



In response, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 23rd, stating that the United States will impose sanctions on Russia for the 101st time, saying, "Russia proves that the impact of sanctions can be minimized. We have done so. Even under the pressure of sanctions, our determination to protect our own interests remains the same. "



"American foreign policy has no means other than extortion, intimidation, and intimidation. This does not work for Russia and other major countries in the international community," he said.



He warned that he would take countermeasures against sanctions, saying, "There is no doubt that we will respond strongly to sanctions. Not only symmetrical ones, but the United States will be sensitively affected."

UN countries blame Russia

At the United Nations General Assembly, representatives from each country gave a speech on the 23rd.



"Ukraine threatens someone" about Russia's readiness to send military troops in the name of "peacekeeping" to areas virtually controlled by pro-Russian factions in eastern Ukraine. I have never attacked. Russia's criticism of Ukraine is ridiculous. "



Foreign Minister Kreva said, "We are at an important stage in world history. We need swift and determined action by the United Nations and the international community, a new type of action," and a peaceful solution through diplomacy. Called for the united action of the international community.



After Foreign Minister Kreva finished his speech, a big applause came from the delegations of each country in the general chamber.



After that, representatives from each country, including Japan's Ambassador to the United Nations Ishikane, made speeches, accusing Russia of violating the sovereignty of UN member states.



In response, Russia's UN Ambassador to the United Nations, Nevenja, reiterated that many civilians were killed in the eastern part of Ukraine due to the bombardment of Ukrainian government forces. ", And strongly argued.

Russian-Turkish President talks on the phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on the 23rd, and according to the presidential offices of both countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "measures contrary to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial protection are unacceptable" by Russia over eastern Ukraine. He emphasized his position against unilateral approval of independence.



In response, President Putin justified that it was an "objectively necessary decision," and said that Russia's security concerns and demands were neglected, and that the United States and Turkey are members of NATO = North. It reiterated his disappointment with the Atlantic Treaty Organization.



Turkey is eager to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, and the two leaders agreed to continue the dialogue at this telephone talk.