PDT BIDEN TO ISSUE AN E.O PROHIBITING NEW INVESTMENT&TRADE IN SEPARATISTS AREAS

USPA NEWS - President Biden, will issue very shortly an Executive Order, in response to the today’s announcement of recognizing of the separatists areas (Donetsk and Lugansk) as independent, by the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Executive Order will « prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine », according to the statement by Jen Psaki, Press Secretary of the White House. « We will also soon announce additional measures related to today’s blatant violation of Russia’s international commitments. » the press statement stated.
Today, the Russian head of state Putin, recognized today, the Donbass (Eastern Ukraine), area as independent, in line with the Russian senior officials. Vladimir Putin appeared, on state television, showing him signing mutual aid agreements with rebel leaders in the Kremlin, and said « I believe it is necessary to take a long overdue decision, to immediately recognise the independence and sovereignty of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic," he said.

U.S PDT BIDEN TO ISSUE AN E.O PROHIBITING NEW INVESTMENT, TRADE & FINANCING IN RUSSIA IN RESPONSE TO THE ANNOUNCE OF RECOGNISING SEPARATISTS AREAS AS INDEPENDENT------------------------ President Biden, will issue very shortly an Executive Order, in response to the today’s announcement of recognizing of the separatists areas (Donetsk and Lugansk) as independent, by the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Executive Order will « prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine », according to the statement by Jen Psaki, Press Secretary of the White House. « We will also soon announce additional measures related to today’s blatant violation of Russia’s international commitments. » the press statement stated. The Russian head of state Putin, recognized today, the Donbass (Eastern Ukraine), area as independent, in line with the Russian senior officials. Vladimir Putin appeared, on state television, showing him signing mutual aid agreements with rebel leaders in the Kremlin, and said « I believe it is necessary to take a long overdue decision, to immediately recognise the independence and sovereignty of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic," he said. The Russian head of state Putin, in line with the Russian senior officials said, before state television showed President Putin signing mutual aid agreements with rebel leaders in the Kremlin. and immediately recognised the independence and sovereignty of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic," he said. We publish the full statement, issue by Jen Psaki, Press Sec of the White House, in the following.

STATEMENT BY PRESS SECRETARY JEN PSAKI ON RUSSIAN ANNOUNCEMENT ON EASTERN UKRAINE------- « We have anticipated a move like this from Russia and are ready to respond immediately. President Biden will soon issue an Executive Order that will prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine. This E.O. will also provide authority to impose sanctions on any person determined to operate in those areas of Ukraine. The Departments of State and Treasury will have additional details shortly. We will also soon announce additional measures related to today’s blatant violation of Russia’s international commitments. To be clear: these measures are separate from and would be in addition to the swift and severe economic measures we have been preparing in coordination with Allies and partners should Russia further invade Ukraine. We are continuing to closely consult with Allies and partners, including Ukraine, on next steps and on Russia’s ongoing escalation along the border with Ukraine. » Source: White House 21 February, 4:pm, UTC