Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, President Biden of the United States strongly condemned "President Putin is an invader" in his speech, and also criticized Japan by freezing assets of Russia's largest financial institution and tightening export restrictions. It has been revealed that it will respond with strict sanctions in line with allies including it.
President Biden made a speech at the White House on the 24th following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, saying, "Russian troops have launched a brutal attack for no good reason or need. President Putin is an invader. , He chose this war. "
He said it would "hit the Russian economy" and announced sanctions such as freezing assets held by five financial institutions in the United States, including Russia's largest bank, and tightening export restrictions.
"We cannot overlook this invasion. Freedom in Europe and the world as a whole is now at stake," he said, and countries need to work together to impose sanctions and put pressure on Russia. I emphasized that there is.
He also said he had no plans to meet with President Putin at this time.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "This is Putin's War"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a television speech to the public on the 24th following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
In it, Prime Minister Olaf Scholz emphasized solidarity with the Ukrainian people, saying, "President Putin did not take any warnings or efforts for diplomatic resolution. He alone decided the war and was totally responsible. This is Putin's war. "
He warned, "In the wake of the attack on Ukraine, we will impose even more rigorous sanctions, which will be a devastating blow to the Russian economy."
"We act resolutely in unity. There is strength as a free democracy. President Putin will not win," he said, facing Russia in close cooperation with each country. I emphasized the attitude of going.