Biden announces sanctions after Putin sends troops into breakaway regions | Russia Ukraine crisis

President Joe Biden has announced new sanctions against Russia after President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine.

Biden said more US troops will head to Baltic ally states as new financial sanctions against Russia will affect two financial institutions, Russian sovereign debt, and Russian elites.

Biden detailed the sanctions on Tuesday in his third news conference within a week.

It came after Putin ordered troops over the Russian border in a dramatic escalation of tensions.

In a further chilling development today, Russia's parliament voted to allow Putin to use armed forces abroad.

The much-feared Russian advance began in the early hours, soon after Putin announced he recognized Luhansk and Donetsk as independent states in a bombastic TV address.

Biden: We'll judge Russia 'on actions not words'

President Biden is hoping diplomacy is still an option when it comes to Russia's aggression toward Ukraine, but he warned of challenges associated with that.

"We're clear about the challenges we're facing. Nonetheless, we're still trying to avert the worst case scenario that will bring untold suffering to millions of people if they move as suggested," Biden said.

"The United States and our allies and partners remain open to diplomacy. It is serious. When all is said and done, we're going to judge Russia by its actions, not its words.

"And whatever Russia does next we're ready to respond with Unity, clarity and conviction, and hoping diplomacy is still available."

President Biden said more sanctions could be on the way if Putin descends further in Ukraine.

He declared in his news conference that Moscow flagrantly violated international law by invading Ukraine.
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