China News Service, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) According to a comprehensive report, late on the 24th announcing the launch of special military operations against the Donbas region, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that these actions were "forced measures" and that there was no other option; , US President Biden bluntly stated in his national speech that there is no plan to dialogue with Putin, and the relationship between Russia and the United States is "almost completely broken."
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin: No choice
For the military operation in Ukraine, Putin called it "forced measures" because Russia had no chance to take other measures.
Putin said in a meeting with representatives of the Russian business community on the 24th that Russia's special military operation in the Donbas region was a forced measure, and the security threat faced by Russia gave Russia no other choice.
He said that all sectors of Russia, including the business community, must unite and prepare for a series of restrictions and sanctions from the United States and the West, and the government will provide more support.
He also pointed out that Russia is still part of the world economy, "as long as we remain a part of it, we will not cause damage to the system in which we are located." He added that Russia will not destroy the world economic system in which it is located.
Data map: US President Biden.
Biden: The relationship is broken
On February 24, local time, US President Biden delivered a speech on the situation in Ukraine at the White House.
Biden said all Russian assets in the United States would be frozen.
Biden said the United States would work with its allies to limit Russia's ability to do business with the dollar, euro, pound and yen.
On the other hand, speaking to the American people, Biden said: "If they continue down this path, the current Russian-American relationship will be completely broken."
In addition, Biden said there are currently no plans to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin.