WASHINGTON — The United States and Group of 7 allies responded Friday to what they called Russia's illegitimate annexation of Ukrainian territories, issuing a new round of sanctions and warning other nations that they will be similarly punished should they support the Kremlin's latest move.
"Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere," President Biden said in a statement condemning Russia's actions. "Make no mistake: these actions have no legitimacy."
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech from Moscow announcing the annexation, the Treasury Department sanctioned 14 international suppliers for supporting Russia's military supply chains as well as 109 additional state Duma members and 169 members of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
