Russian President Vladimir Putin Launches Attack on Ukraine
The war crisis between Russia and Ukraine has begun as bombs rain down on the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a special military operation in Ukraine. Putin called on the Ukrainian military to lay down its arms. Putin also went on to threaten that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”
US President Biden has released a statement regarding the situation underway in Ukraine. Biden condemned Vladimir Putin’s invasion, calling it an “unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine.” Biden promises that “the world will hold Russia accountable.”
Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine
The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.
I will be monitoring the situation from the White House this evening and will continue to get regular updates from my national security team. Tomorrow, I will meet with my G7 counterparts in the morning and then speak to the American people to announce the further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for this needless act of aggression against Ukraine and global peace and security. We will also coordinate with our NATO Allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against the Alliance. Tonight, Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine.
US President Biden released a second statement, describing his phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Biden reaffirmed his condemnation of Russia’s military attack and his commitment to impose “severe sanctions” on Russia.
Statement by President Joe Biden on Phone Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
President Zelenskyy reached out to me tonight and we just finished speaking. I condemned this unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. I briefed him on the steps we are taking to rally international condemnation, including tonight at the United Nations Security Council. He asked me to call on the leaders of the world to speak out clearly against President Putin’s flagrant aggression, and to stand with the people of Ukraine. Tomorrow, I will be meeting with the Leaders of the G7, and the United States and our Allies and partners will be imposing severe sanctions on Russia. We will continue to provide support and assistance to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.
The US government ordered sanctions against Russia as concerns over war grew. Additional sanctions are to be imposed as the situation in Ukraine worsens. In response, Russia may reduce the cost of the sanctions by using cryptocurrencies.
The situation appears to be worsening by the minute. President Zelenskyy has announced martial law for Ukraine, yet continues to urge calm. It is to be seen just how disastrous this crisis will be for the people of Ukraine and the rest of the world.
This article will be updated with any corrections as more information comes out about the ongoing war in Ukraine.