U.S. President Joe Biden fired back at Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday night after the Russian leader declared war on the Ukraine.
The U.S. President said in a statement that Putin has “chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.”
Biden condemned Russia’s announced military operation against Ukraine, calling it an “unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces.”
“Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way,” he said. “The world will hold Russia accountable.”
According to NBC News, “Putin announced Thursday local time that his nation will conduct military operations in Eastern Ukraine.”
Biden said in the statement after Putin’s announcement said that he would be monitoring the situation.
He said he would meet with his G7 counterparts Thursday morning and then speak to the American people “to announce the further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia.”
“Tonight, Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine,” Biden said
