No intention of fighting Russia, but will defend every inch of Nato territory: US
India Today
US President Joe Biden said Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and said the US is moving forces to protect Nato Baltic allies.
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and warned that "severe" sanctions would be announced shortly.
In his media address on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Biden announced a first tranche of sanctions on Russian debt in retaliation for action against Ukraine. He warned of further sanctions.
Further, Biden said the US is moving forces to protect Nato Baltic allies as Russia bolsters its presence in the East.
The US's move comes after the Russian parliament allowed President Vladimir Putin to use its military outside the country.
After Russia formally recognised the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops in the rebel regions.
The US claims Russia has amassed 169,000-190,000 troops along the border with Ukraine, including the separatist regions.
Although the US and its Nato allies have said that they would not send their armies to Ukraine for the purpose of war, they have pledged to provide support with respect to weapons, medical facilities, etc.
