FEBRUARY 24, 2022
President Biden Remarks on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
President Biden delivers remarks from the White House on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden delivers remarks from the White House on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden Delivers Remarks on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022
Feb 25, 2022
Biden announces new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine
Feb. 25 - President Biden issued a new round of economic sanctions Thursday meant to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for attacking Ukraine.
"Putin is the aggressor," Biden said in remarks at the White House. "Putin chose this war and now he and his country will bear the consequences."
Biden said the U.S. will block four additional Russian banks, including the two largest — Sberbank and VTB — from having access to the U.S. financial system and limit Russia's ability to import Western technology. He said the actions will hamper Russia's ability to do business "in dollars, pounds, euros and yen."
"The U.S. stands up to bullies," Biden said. "We stand up to freedom."
Biden repeated that U.S. troops will not be deployed to Ukraine, but reiterated that he has sent "thousands of additional forces to Germany and Poland" to protect NATO's eastern flank. Biden said NATO will convene a summit on Friday and that "we'll be there to bring together the leaders of 30 allied nations and close partners to affirm our solidarity." more
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff Remarks on Ukraine
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) called for additional sanctions on Russia and aid to Ukraine while briefing reporters at the U.S. Capitol.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff Remarks on Ukraine
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) called for additional sanctions on Russia and aid to Ukraine while briefing reporters at the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Adam Schiff: Ukraine ‘prepared, but really overmatched’
Feb 24, 2022
Feb 24, 2022
Lawmakers united in outrage over Putin’s ‘unprovoked’ invasion of Ukraine
Feb. 24 -Lawmakers were united on Thursday in condemning Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, urging President Joe Biden to immediately impose crippling economic penalties on Russia even as some Republicans accused him of being too timid in his earlier sanctions response.
Lawmakers heaped almost all the blame for the attack at the feet of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who in a televised address late Wednesday night declared he was taking military action to “demilitarize and de-Nazify” Ukraine, which is led by a Jewish president. Already, dozens of Ukrainian troops have been reported killed, according to initial news reports of the Russian military’s air, land and sea-based attacks on key sites and cities around Ukraine.
Speaking in Kentucky, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged Biden to "ratchet the sanctions all the way up. Don't hold any back. Every single available tough sanction should be employed and should be employed now."
The GOP leader's comments come as a majority of Americans support tough sanctions on Moscow — and as a majority of Republicans, according to multiple polls, call Putin a strong leader... more
Feb. 24 -Lawmakers were united on Thursday in condemning Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, urging President Joe Biden to immediately impose crippling economic penalties on Russia even as some Republicans accused him of being too timid in his earlier sanctions response.
Lawmakers heaped almost all the blame for the attack at the feet of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who in a televised address late Wednesday night declared he was taking military action to “demilitarize and de-Nazify” Ukraine, which is led by a Jewish president. Already, dozens of Ukrainian troops have been reported killed, according to initial news reports of the Russian military’s air, land and sea-based attacks on key sites and cities around Ukraine.
Speaking in Kentucky, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged Biden to "ratchet the sanctions all the way up. Don't hold any back. Every single available tough sanction should be employed and should be employed now."
The GOP leader's comments come as a majority of Americans support tough sanctions on Moscow — and as a majority of Republicans, according to multiple polls, call Putin a strong leader... more
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Statement by National Economic Council Director Brian Deese on One Year of Action and Progress on America’s Supply Chains
FEBRUARY 24, 2022•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Even as we engage and respond forcefully to the crisis unfolding in Ukraine, we are focused on the crucial work of advancing economic progress at home. Today, we received news confirming the strength and resilience of the American economy: GDP increased 7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 and the four-week average of weekly unemployment claims fell. A year ago, President Biden signed Executive Order 14017 on America’s Supply Chains, launching a historic year of action and progress to strengthen the resilience, security, and sustainability of America’s supply chains. These actions are contributing to a historic recovery in American manufacturing and industrial strength, helping to rebuild our supply chains here at home and make more here in America.
As the President has said: we have more work to do, to bring back manufacturing to the United States, to make things more affordable for consumers, and to strengthen the resilience of our supply chains. But we are making critical progress. The six industrial base reports released today are an important milestone, laying a strong foundation upon which we can rebuild America’s global leadership in technological development and manufacturing, and create new jobs and new businesses in communities across America.
To secure America’s supply chains and ensure the United States remains the most productive and innovative nation in the world, President Biden is urging Congress to pass a final version of comprehensive competitiveness legislation, building on USICA and the COMPETES Act. source from The White House
FEBRUARY 24, 2022•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Even as we engage and respond forcefully to the crisis unfolding in Ukraine, we are focused on the crucial work of advancing economic progress at home. Today, we received news confirming the strength and resilience of the American economy: GDP increased 7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 and the four-week average of weekly unemployment claims fell. A year ago, President Biden signed Executive Order 14017 on America’s Supply Chains, launching a historic year of action and progress to strengthen the resilience, security, and sustainability of America’s supply chains. These actions are contributing to a historic recovery in American manufacturing and industrial strength, helping to rebuild our supply chains here at home and make more here in America.
As the President has said: we have more work to do, to bring back manufacturing to the United States, to make things more affordable for consumers, and to strengthen the resilience of our supply chains. But we are making critical progress. The six industrial base reports released today are an important milestone, laying a strong foundation upon which we can rebuild America’s global leadership in technological development and manufacturing, and create new jobs and new businesses in communities across America.
To secure America’s supply chains and ensure the United States remains the most productive and innovative nation in the world, President Biden is urging Congress to pass a final version of comprehensive competitiveness legislation, building on USICA and the COMPETES Act. source from The White House
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki briefs reporters and responds to questions on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other issues facing the Biden administration.
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki briefs reporters and responds to questions on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other issues facing the Biden administration.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
NATO Secretary General on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying it constituted “war in Europe of a scale and of a type that we thought belonged to history.” He also announced a virtual summit of NATO leaders and said more NATO troops were being moved into Eastern European member states to deter Russian aggression beyond Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying it constituted “war in Europe of a scale and of a type that we thought belonged to history.” He also announced a virtual summit of NATO leaders and said more NATO troops were being moved into Eastern European member states to deter Russian aggression beyond Ukraine.
Nato chief responds to Russian invasion of Ukraine: 'Peace on our continent has been shattered'
Feb 24, 2022
Nato has increased its troop presence on its eastern boundary in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has said. 'This is a deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned invasion,’ Stoltenberg said. 'Russia's unjustified, unprovoked attack on Ukraine is putting countless innocent lives at risk with air and missile attacks.' He said Nato had activated its defence plans, allowing freer movement of troops, but would respond in a defensive rather than combative manner
Feb 24, 2022
Nato has increased its troop presence on its eastern boundary in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has said. 'This is a deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned invasion,’ Stoltenberg said. 'Russia's unjustified, unprovoked attack on Ukraine is putting countless innocent lives at risk with air and missile attacks.' He said Nato had activated its defence plans, allowing freer movement of troops, but would respond in a defensive rather than combative manner
NATO Allies condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms
Feb. 24 - Today, the North Atlantic Council decided to activate NATO’s defence plans to protect Allied nations during this crisis. “We will continue to do whatever is necessary to shield the Alliance from aggression,” Mr Stoltenberg stated.
Today, NATO held an emergency meeting of the North Atlantic Council to respond to Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2022
British House of Commons Meeting on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and leaders of other British parties condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a meeting of the House of Commons.
British House of Commons Meeting on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and leaders of other British parties condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a meeting of the House of Commons.
UK Prime Minister Johnson and US President Biden on Russian invasion of Ukraine | DW News
Feb. 24, 2022
Feb. 24, 2022
Biden warns Putin that the U.S. will be 'involved' if he moves into NATO countries as Ukraine hands out 10,000 assault rifles to citizens: President still insists he won't send American forces into Kiev - but deploys 7,000 to Germany
- President Joe Biden ordered more troops to Europe on Thursday as he promised to defend NATO territory
- The Pentagon said it was sending an armored brigade combat team of 7000 troops from the US to Germany
- In a White House speech Biden insisted US forces would not fight Russian troops in Ukraine
- But he said things would change if Russia attacked a NATO ally, triggering the pact's mutual defense clause
- 'If he did move into NATO countries we will be involved,' he said. 'We will be involved.'
- Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities handed out weapons to resist Russian invasion more details
