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Putin will today formally announce the inclusion of four regions of Ukraine into Russia.
US President Joe Biden has reacted sharply to this move of Russia.
Biden has said that America will never accept these claims of Russia.
Washington. Today is the 219th day of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin will formally integrate four regions of Ukraine into his country. The decision was taken following the results of referendums conducted by Russia in these four regions. US President Joe Biden has reacted sharply to this move of Russia. Biden has said that America will never accept these claims of Russia.
According to the news agency Reuters, speaking to the leaders of the Pacific Islands, Biden condemned the Russian referendum. Biden said the so-called referendum was a Moscow show. The outcome of the referendum was predetermined by Russia. He said that the will of the people of Ukraine in the defense of the country is becoming clearer day by day. Ukrainian soldiers are sacrificing their lives to save their people and maintain the independence of their country.
America will impose strict sanctions on Russia
Accusing Putin, the US President further said that Russia’s attack on Ukraine to fulfill Putin’s ambitions is a gross violation of the UN Charter, the basic principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Biden administration has previously said it would impose sanctions on Russia as a result of the referendum. The White House said in a statement on Wednesday that the sanctions are expected to target individuals and organizations from inside and outside Russia that provide support for the operation.
Putin will announce merger today
Here, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a ceremony for the merger of the four Ukrainian regions on Friday. Putin will today formally announce the merger of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia and Kherson with Russia. While his Ukrainian counterpart has said that Putin must stop if Russia is to avoid the worst consequences of the war.
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Tags: Joe Biden, russia ukraine war, Vladimir Putin
First Published: September 30, 2022, 14:00 IST
