President Biden Declares “No, Thank You” to Russia’s Annexation Schemes
When it comes to Ukraine, President Joe Biden isn’t settling for a polite “maybe later.” On Thursday (Sept. 29), the U.S. executive gave a clear, no‑frills statement that the U.S. will never accept Russia’s attempts to clutch additional Ukrainian territory.
- “Never, never, never.” — Biden’s stern offer to the world.
- He slammed Moscow’s “referendums” in Ukrainian regions as nothing more than an “absolute sham” the Kremlin has “manufactured” in its own command center.
- In effect, the U.S. is already planning a new set of sanctions that will kick in the moment Moscow tries to annex fresh areas.
What’s on the table?
Joint with allies, Washington is primed to target anyone—inside Russia or abroad—who supports the annexation endeavor. The White House says the sanctions aim at people and companies that are “providing support to this action.”
Why it matters
Biden reminded us that Russia’s “imperial ambitions” are not a polite request; they are a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and the basic principle of sovereign integrity. He reminded the world that tolerance for aggression won’t be a thing in the U.S. file cabinet.
What’s next?
With the Kremlin now set to annex four Ukrainian regions starting Friday, the U.S. response is expected to hit the ground running.
So, ready your “no” and watch as the world gets a dose of firm diplomatic iron‑clad prose. The United States will be every step of the way – and never, ever, ever will recognize the annexation attempts.
