“Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally annexed four regions of Ukraine. Ukraine responded by submitting an application to quickly ascend into NATO. The moves are an escalation in the conflict.

“Russian President Vladimir Putin today formally made four regions of Ukraine that are currently occupied by his troops territories of the Russian Federation.

“The West swiftly and widely condemned the move. President Biden reiterated the U.S.’s support for Ukraine and had this to say about Putin.

“PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: He can’t seize his neighbor’s territory and get away with it – simple as that.”

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