The world raged at Russia's move: Putin's decision warned many countries including America, Britain, Biden ordered to stop business with Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a big step amid the ongoing tensions over Russia's military deployment on Ukraine's borders. They recognized the Luhansk and Donetsk provinces of eastern Ukraine as independent countries. Also ordered Russian troops to maintain peace there. His decision is being condemned all around. The NATO chief called it a violation of international agreements. At the same time, America and many European countries have warned them.

US President Joe Biden said - will answer soon

The White House said Biden strongly condemned Putin's decision to recognize the "independence" of Ukraine's eastern regions. The US President also told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the US, along with its allies, would respond soon.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that we expected the same from Russia and we are ready to respond immediately. President Biden signed an executive order (EO) on Monday. According to this, no US citizen can make any kind of investment with the people of these areas, nor will any service or import-export be allowed.

US Secretary of State also furious

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that we strongly condemn Putin's decision. States have an obligation not to recognize a new state created through intimidation or the use of force. We stand with our Ukrainian allies.

UN statement

UN Secretary Antonio Guterres' spokesman said Russia's decision attacked Ukraine's territorial integrity. The United Nations fully supports Ukraine.

Germany said - we with Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Christian Lindner said Putin was doing wrong by breaking international law. Putin is isolating the Russian people. We are with Ukraine in this situation.

Emmanuel Macron said - Russia broke its old promises

French President Emmanuel Macron said: "By recognizing separatist areas in eastern Ukraine, Russia is reneging on its promise and undermining Ukraine's power." I condemn this decision. I have asked for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

NATO chief said - Russia violated the Minsk agreement

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said that I condemn Russia's decision to recognize the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR). This has eroded the conflict resolution efforts of the two countries. Also, Russia has violated the Minsk Agreement.

Britain will continue to support Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was a gross violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and integrity. Britain will continue to support the people of Ukraine. Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that today the government may impose some new sanctions on Russia.

with the European Union and its allies Ukraine

EU President Ursula von der Leyenka said the EU and its allies are with Ukraine. At the same time, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that this is a violation of international law. This is an act of aggression against Ukraine, which must be met with a clear response in the form of immediate sanctions.

Turkey asks its citizens to leave Ukraine

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has asked its citizens to leave the eastern regions of Ukraine and advised them to contact the embassy in Kyiv.