U.S. Condemns Russian Move at UN, Reassures Kyiv: Ukraine Update
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The U.S. led condemnation of Russia’s actions at the United Nations, after President Vladimir Putin’s decision to officially recognize two self-proclaimed separatist republics in eastern Ukraine escalated tensions with the West.
The U.S. and the U.K. said they would place additional sanctions on Russia in response to the move, which torpedoed European-mediated peace talks and prompted the State Department to temporarily evacuate personnel. The ruble tumbled its most in about two years, while the Biden administration reaffirmed its “unwavering” support for Ukraine.