After Moscow annexed four Ukrainian territories, President Joe Biden on Friday (September 30) said that the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will not be intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;

Biden also warned that the Western alliance would defend "every inch" of its territory. He said that Putin's irresponsible language and threats won't scare the US or its allies.&nbsp;

In remarks at the White House, Biden said, "America and its allies are not going to be intimidated." He added that Putin is "not going to scare us."&nbsp;

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After that, Biden addressed the Kremlin leader directly, pointing his finger into the television camera as he warned against any attack on NATO territory.&nbsp;

He said, "America's fully prepared, with our NATO allies, to defend every single inch of NATO territory. Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying: every inch."&nbsp;

Biden's remarks came shortly after Putin announced in a ceremony in Moscow that Russia had annexed four additional regions of Ukraine.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Western-armed Ukrainian military continues to fight to retake control in those regions.&nbsp;

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Putin and many of his allies have argued that now that a portion of Ukraine has been annexed by Russia, the Kremlin may lawfully use nuclear weapons to defend what it claims to be its territory.&nbsp;

Biden also pointed out Putin's "reckless and threats" but dismissed Friday's ceremony as a "sham routine that he put on" to show strength, while instead demonstrating that "he's struggling."&nbsp;

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Biden calls Russia's&nbsp;declaration&nbsp;"fraudulent"&nbsp;

Biden&nbsp;called Russia's annexation declaration "fraudulent" and said Moscow was contravening international law.

"The United States condemns&nbsp;Russia's&nbsp;fraudulent attempt today to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory. Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations Charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said in a statement.&nbsp;

"The United States will always honour Ukraine's internationally recognised borders. We will continue to support Ukraine's efforts to regain control of its territory by strengthening its hand militarily and diplomatically, including through the $1.1 billion in additional security assistance the United States announced this week,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said.&nbsp;

New sanctions on Russia&nbsp;

The US also announced "severe" new sanctions on Russia.&nbsp;"The United States is imposing swift and severe costs on Russia," the White House said in a statement.&nbsp;

It also announced that G7 allies support imposing "costs" on any country that backs the Kremlin's attempt to incorporate the Ukrainian regions.&nbsp;

US announces aid&nbsp;to help Ukraine&nbsp;

As part of a stopgap financing bill to avoid a disorderly government shutdown before a midnight deadline, the US Congress approved $12.3 billion in aid on Friday to assist Ukraine as it fights Russia's incursion.&nbsp;

The deal allows Biden to instruct the Pentagon to deliver $3.7 billion worth of weaponry and other gear to Ukraine, as well as $3 billion for arms, supplies, and military wages.&nbsp;

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After Moscow annexed four Ukrainian territories, President Joe Biden on Friday (September 30) said that the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will not be intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden also warned that the Western alliance would defend "every inch" of its territory. He said that Putin's irresponsible language and threats won't scare the US or its allies. In remarks at the White House, Biden said, "America and its allies are not going to be intimidated." He added that Putin is "not going to scare us." ALSO READ | Putin annexes four occupied regions; Ukraine accelerates its NATO membership bid After that, Biden addressed the Kremlin leader directly, pointing his finger into the television camera as he warned against any attack on NATO territory. He said, "America's fully prepared, with our NATO allies, to defend every single inch of NATO territory. Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying: every inch." Biden's remarks came shortly after Putin announced in a ceremony in Moscow that Russia had annexed four additional regions of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Western-armed Ukrainian military continues to fight to retake control in those regions. LIVE | After Ukraine annexation, NATO opposes Putin's 'land grab' Putin and many of his allies have argued that now that a portion of Ukraine has been annexed by Russia, the Kremlin may lawfully use nuclear weapons to defend what it claims to be its territory. Biden also pointed out Putin's "reckless and threats" but dismissed Friday's ceremony as a "sham routine that he put on" to show strength, while instead demonstrating that "he's struggling." Watch his address here: #WATCH | America &its allies aren't going to be intimidated by Putin &his reckless words &threats. Putin's actions are a sign he's struggling... He can't seize his neighbour's territory & get away with it. We'll continue to provide military equipment to Ukraine: US Pres Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/dgjDbBXHDP — ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2022 × Biden calls Russia's declaration "fraudulent" Biden called Russia's annexation declaration "fraudulent" and said Moscow was contravening international law. "The United States condemns Russia's fraudulent attempt today to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory. Russia is violating international law, trampling on the United Nations Charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere," Biden said in a statement. "The United States will always honour Ukraine's internationally recognised borders. We will continue to support Ukraine's efforts to regain control of its territory by strengthening its hand militarily and diplomatically, including through the $1.1 billion in additional security assistance the United States announced this week," Biden said. New sanctions on Russia The US also announced "severe" new sanctions on Russia. "The United States is imposing swift and severe costs on Russia," the White House said in a statement. It also announced that G7 allies support imposing "costs" on any country that backs the Kremlin's attempt to incorporate the Ukrainian regions. US announces aid to help Ukraine As part of a stopgap financing bill to avoid a disorderly government shutdown before a midnight deadline, the US Congress approved $12.3 billion in aid on Friday to assist Ukraine as it fights Russia's incursion. The deal allows Biden to instruct the Pentagon to deliver $3.7 billion worth of weaponry and other gear to Ukraine, as well as $3 billion for arms, supplies, and military wages. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Not scared of Putin’s threats, will defend every inch of Ukraine, says Biden after annexation

China and India abstained and Russia vetoed a Western request in the UN Security Council on Friday (September 30) to criticise its annexations of Ukrainian regions.&nbsp;

Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Moscow had seized four Ukrainian regions that had held Kremlin-organised referendums after the land had been taken by Russian forces, the United States pushed through a resolution.&nbsp;

With multiple economic sanctions and condemnation, the United States and other Western powers want to isolate Moscow for waging a war against Ukraine, which started after Putin ordered a "special military" operation in Ukraine on February 24.&nbsp;

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Western powers will take the condemnation effort to the General Assembly, where every nation has a vote, where every country has a voice.&nbsp;

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who is the US ambassador to the United Nations, said at the start of the meeting: "This is exactly what the Security Council was made to do. Defend sovereignty, protect territorial integrity, promote peace and security."&nbsp;

"The United Nations was built on an idea that never again would one country be allowed to take another's territory by force," she said.&nbsp;

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Vassily Nebenzia, the ambassador of Russia, expressed displeasure that one of the five permanent members of the Security Council with veto power had been singled out for condemnation.&nbsp;

"Do you seriously expect Russia to consider and support such a draft? And if not, then it turns out that you are intentionally pushing us to use the right of the veto in order to then wax lyrical about Russia abusing this right," Nebenzia said.&nbsp;

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India and China abstained&nbsp;

China, India, Brazil and Gabon abstained. China's ambassador, Zhang Jun said, "The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be safeguarded."&nbsp;

Zhang added, "China calls on all parties concerned to exercise restraint, refrain from actions that actually exacerbate tensions and leave space for a solution through diplomatic negotiations."&nbsp;

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China and India abstained and Russia vetoed a Western request in the UN Security Council on Friday (September 30) to criticise its annexations of Ukrainian regions. Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Moscow had seized four Ukrainian regions that had held Kremlin-organised referendums after the land had been taken by Russian forces, the United States pushed through a resolution. With multiple economic sanctions and condemnation, the United States and other Western powers want to isolate Moscow for waging a war against Ukraine, which started after Putin ordered a "special military" operation in Ukraine on February 24. ALSO READ | 'Mr Putin, don't misunderstand what I'm saying': Biden warns Russian President Vladimir Putin Western powers will take the condemnation effort to the General Assembly, where every nation has a vote, where every country has a voice. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who is the US ambassador to the United Nations, said at the start of the meeting: "This is exactly what the Security Council was made to do. Defend sovereignty, protect territorial integrity, promote peace and security." "The United Nations was built on an idea that never again would one country be allowed to take another's territory by force," she said. ALSO READ | Putin annexes four occupied regions; Ukraine accelerates its NATO membership bid Vassily Nebenzia, the ambassador of Russia, expressed displeasure that one of the five permanent members of the Security Council with veto power had been singled out for condemnation. "Do you seriously expect Russia to consider and support such a draft? And if not, then it turns out that you are intentionally pushing us to use the right of the veto in order to then wax lyrical about Russia abusing this right," Nebenzia said. WATCH | Russia annexes 15% of Ukraine; Putin attacks West as 'Satanic', hails Russian values × India and China abstained China, India, Brazil and Gabon abstained. China's ambassador, Zhang Jun said, "The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be safeguarded." Zhang added, "China calls on all parties concerned to exercise restraint, refrain from actions that actually exacerbate tensions and leave space for a solution through diplomatic negotiations." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia vetoes UN bid to condemn annexations of Ukrainian territory, India and China abstain

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday annexed four Ukrainian territories controlled by his army at a grand ceremony in the Kremlin. It came hours after 25 people were killed in Ukraine's southern region of Zaporizhzhia in an attack.

"People living in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson region and Zaporizhzhia region are becoming our compatriots forever," Putin told a crowd of officials in a ceremony in an ornate hall.

"We will defend our land with all our strength and all our means," he said.

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Putin joined hands with the Moscow-installed heads of the regions on a stage in front of the Russian elite and chanted alongside them "Russia! Russia!".&nbsp;He said the people of the regions had made an "univocal choice" to join Russia after so-called referendums that Moscow organised.&nbsp;

In his speech, Putin told the West that the annexation was irreversible and called on Ukraine's army to give up and negotiate a surrender.

"We call on the Kyiv regime to immediately stop fighting and stop all hostilities... and return to the negotiating table," the Russian leader said.

Later, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country is applying to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)&nbsp;“under an accelerated procedure". He signed Ukraine’s application together with Speaker of the Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk and Prime Minister Denys Shmygal.

Meanwhile, the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on hundreds of people and companies, including members of Russia's legislature, military and central bank after the annexation.

The US treasury department said it imposed sanctions on 14 people in Russia's military-industrial complex, two leaders of the country's central bank, family members of top officials and 278 members of Russia's legislature "for enabling Russia's sham referendums and attempt to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory".

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The US treasury also warned that heightened sanctions will be imposed on anyone outside Russia who provides political or economic support to Moscow.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Putin also claimed the West wanted to see Russia as a "colony".

"It is out of greed, with the aim of maintaining its unlimited power. These are the real reasons for this hybrid war that the West is waging against us... They want to make us into a colony," Putin said in televised remarks.

"They don't need Russia at all," he said.&nbsp;

He also accused the West of organising blasts that resulted in multiple gas leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Europe. "Sanctions are not enough for the West, they have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!"

(With inputs from agencies)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday annexed four Ukrainian territories controlled by his army at a grand ceremony in the Kremlin. It came hours after 25 people were killed in Ukraine's southern region of Zaporizhzhia in an attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday annexed four Ukrainian territories controlled by his army at a grand ceremony in the Kremlin. It came hours after 25 people were killed in Ukraine's southern region of Zaporizhzhia in an attack. "People living in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson region and Zaporizhzhia region are becoming our compatriots forever," Putin told a crowd of officials in a ceremony in an ornate hall. "We will defend our land with all our strength and all our means," he said. Also Read | 25 killed and 28 injured in Russian attack on civilian convoy in Zaporizhzhia Putin joined hands with the Moscow-installed heads of the regions on a stage in front of the Russian elite and chanted alongside them "Russia! Russia!". He said the people of the regions had made an "univocal choice" to join Russia after so-called referendums that Moscow organised. In his speech, Putin told the West that the annexation was irreversible and called on Ukraine's army to give up and negotiate a surrender. "We call on the Kyiv regime to immediately stop fighting and stop all hostilities... and return to the negotiating table," the Russian leader said. Later, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country is applying to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) “under an accelerated procedure". He signed Ukraine’s application together with Speaker of the Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk and Prime Minister Denys Shmygal. Meanwhile, the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on hundreds of people and companies, including members of Russia's legislature, military and central bank after the annexation. The US treasury department said it imposed sanctions on 14 people in Russia's military-industrial complex, two leaders of the country's central bank, family members of top officials and 278 members of Russia's legislature "for enabling Russia's sham referendums and attempt to annex sovereign Ukrainian territory". Also Read | Putin accuses West of Nord Stream blasts measuring 2.3 and 2.1 on Richter scale The US treasury also warned that heightened sanctions will be imposed on anyone outside Russia who provides political or economic support to Moscow. Meanwhile, in his speech, Putin also claimed the West wanted to see Russia as a "colony". "It is out of greed, with the aim of maintaining its unlimited power. These are the real reasons for this hybrid war that the West is waging against us... They want to make us into a colony," Putin said in televised remarks. "They don't need Russia at all," he said. He also accused the West of organising blasts that resulted in multiple gas leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Europe. "Sanctions are not enough for the West, they have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!" (With inputs from agencies)

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