Russia is falling into International Isolation

US President Joe Biden said in a White House address last night that there was still time through diplomacy to prevent the "worst-case scenario" of a bloody full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

"There is no doubt that Russia is an aggressor, so we are aware of the challenges we face," Biden said.

"However, there is still time to prevent the worst-case scenario that will bring indescribable suffering to millions of people if we act on the proposals of diplomacy."

The United States will continue to supply Ukraine with "defensive" weapons against the Russian invasion and will deploy more US troops to reinforce NATO allies in Eastern Europe.

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"I have allowed additional US forces and equipment already deployed in Europe to strengthen our Baltic allies - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania," Biden said.

"Let me be clear, these are entirely defensive actions on our part."

Biden also announced a so-called "first tranche" of sanctions against Russia, including steps to deprive the country of funding.

"We are imposing sanctions on Russia's public debt. That means we have cut off the Russian government from Western funding," Biden said.

The measures will be aimed at both financial institutions and Russia's "elite," the US leader said.

"This is the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine," Biden said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to send troops deep into the Donbas region.

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