Biden: "Russia tramples the UN Charter. Annexation is illegal"

"The United States will always honor Ukraine's internationally recognized borders and we will continue to support its efforts to regain control of its territories by strengthening its hand militarily and diplomatically."

This is what Joe Biden says in a statement released by the White House after Vladimir Putin's speech on the annexation of the four Ukrainian regions, recalling that in recent days Washington has announced a new package of

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"We will continue to provide Ukraine with the equipment it needs to defend itself, immovable in the face of the brazen Russian attempt to redraw its neighbor's borders," Biden added, stating that he was "anxious to sign the Congressional bill for

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Finally, the American president urges "all other members of the international community to reject the illegal annexation attempts of Russia and to remain alongside the Ukrainian people as long as necessary".

"Russia is violating international law, trampling the UN charter and showing its contempt for all peaceful nations," says Joe Biden.

"Make no mistake, these actions have no legitimacy", added the American president, adding that "in response to Russian false claims of annexation, the United States, together with allies and partners, are announcing the

today ".

"Sanctions - he continued - that will impose a cost on individuals and entities, inside and outside Russia, who provide economic and political support to illegal attempts to change the status of Ukrainian territory".