Pres. Biden delivers remarks on situation in Ukraine | USA Today

President Joe Biden said Russia’s actions in Ukraine will trigger massive sanctions, a response he has been threatening for weeks as President Vladimir Putin built up troops on Ukraine’s borders. He said President Vladimir Putin had flagrantly violated international law. RELATED: Ukraine-Russia tensions: Why concerns of a Russian invasion are high Putin on Tuesday received authorization from the upper chamber of parliament to use Russian troops outside of the country. He told reporters this was necessary to formalize the military’s deployment in two rebel regions of eastern Ukraine, which Russia recognized as independent on Monday.