The United States and its allies announced sanctions against Russia as soon as Tuesday #Russia-Ukraine Crisis # Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (February 21, 2022) ordered the recognition of the two regions of eastern Ukraine as "independent states" and announced the dispatch of troops to both places to carry out so-called "peacekeeping" operations. The White House immediately announced sanctions against the two separate regions and is expected to announce sanctions directly against Russia as soon as Tuesday in coordination with U.S. allies.
White House spokesman Sachy said Monday in announcing the initial sanctions, "Let's be clear: These measures are different from the swift and harsh economic measures that we are prepared to take in consultation with our allies and partners if Russia invades Ukraine further, and are extra." ”
"President Putin's actions today are seen as a major escalation in tensions and another demonstration that Russia is pursuing war rather than diplomatic efforts," the State Department said in a statement that night. We will continue to consult with our allies and partners in the coming hours on what to do next. ”
A spokesman for Britain's prime minister's office said Monday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson would determine a package of sanctions to be imposed on Russia immediately at a crisis management meeting early Tuesday morning.
Germany, France and the United States had agreed to a joint response to Russia's decision Monday, but did not specify the sanctions that Western allies would impose on Moscow, the German chancellor's office said in a statement.
In Australia, where local time has entered Tuesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned President Putin's decision Monday, saying Australia would be in tune with its allies in any sanctions imposed on Russia.
Japan also said Tuesday it was ready to work with the United States and other members of the Group of Seven to impose sanctions on Russia. Japanese media reported that sanctions actions that Japan can take include banning the export of semiconductor chips and other key technology products to Russia and tightening restrictions on Russian banks.
