US Ambassador to the UN: Russia has created a global crisis in all areas with its attack on Ukraine

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, stated on Friday, February 23, during a UN Security Council meeting marking the second anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine, that Russia has created a global crisis in all areas with its invasion of Ukraine. Criticizing Russia's destructive actions over the past two years, she added, 'This senseless war has exacerbated the global food insecurity crisis, disrupted the global energy market, caused irreparable damage to the Earth's environment, and weakened the global non-proliferation regime.' The US Ambassador to the UN also praised the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia's invasion of their country, stating, 'During this time, Putin has tried to force Ukrainians to surrender, but despite all this oppression, harm, death, and destruction, the Ukrainian people have not surrendered. They have continued to fight, defending not only their land but also their freedom, democracy, and identity, showing the world that society is a form of resistance.' Linda Thomas-Greenfield commended Ukraine's commitment to its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence, noting, 'This commitment, as stated in the UN Charter, is a repudiation of any aggression and attempts at destruction.' The US Ambassador to the UN also emphasized that the international community demands Russia immediately return its forces to Ukraine's internationally recognized borders, stop the illegal purchase of ballistic missiles and launchers from North Korea, which violates UN resolutions, and fulfill its responsibilities to uphold the UN Charter to which it has sworn. Linda Thomas-Greenfield concluded by stating that the United States will continue sanctions against Russia due to its ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny, and the international community must remember that these tragic milestones should not prevent support for the brave and resilient Ukraine in its fight for lasting freedom. President Joe Biden announced on Friday, February 23, that the US will impose over 500 new sanctions against Russia on the occasion of the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Following this announcement, the US Treasury Department reported sanctions against the state-owned company 'Sovcomflot,' the largest shipping company and owner of Russian oil tankers, aimed at impacting Moscow's oil revenues. Details of Biden's 500 new sanctions against Russia; report by Farhad Poladi. Sanctioning the largest shipping company and owner of state oil tankers in Russia by the US. Criticism from the White House towards the Speaker of the House of Representatives; do not pour water on the mill of the Islamic Republic and Russia. Navalny's spokesperson: Russian officials gave Alexei's mother an 'ultimatum' for her son's burial. Joe Biden announced the imposition of 500 new sanctions against Russia. Reuters: The US is imposing over 500 sanctions against Russia. Britain targeted Russia's revenue sources with a new sanctions package. Putin flew with a nuclear bomber; taunting the West amidst tensions.