<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

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<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>Biden's remarks came shortly after Putin announced in a ceremony in Moscow that Russia had annexed four additional regions of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Western-armed Ukrainian military continues to fight to retake control in those regions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p><strong>Watch his address here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Biden calls Russia's&nbsp;declaration&nbsp;"fraudulent"&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Biden&nbsp;called Russia's annexation declaration "fraudulent" and said Moscow was contravening international law.</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p><strong>New sanctions on Russia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>It also announced that G7 allies support imposing "costs" on any country that backs the Kremlin's attempt to incorporate the Ukrainian regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>US announces aid&nbsp;to help Ukraine</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

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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.

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.

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<p>President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will use all available means to protect its territory as he has ordered the nation's first partial mobilisation since World War II. Putin said that the additional manpower was needed to win a war against not only Ukraine but also its Western backers.</p>

<p>In a televised address, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russia will draft 300,000 reservists to support its military campaign in neighbouring Ukraine. Notably, this is a partial call-up as Russia's defence minister says that the nation has a reserve force of 25 million.</p>

<p>Putin's move has been labelled as an "act of desperation" by the West. On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz insisted Russia "cannot win this criminal war" in Ukraine and that Putin "with his most recent decision makes everything much worse".</p>

<p>Since the announcement, there have been several reports on how it has impacted the common people in Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Flights out of Russia sell out</strong></p>

<p>One-way flights out of the country were surging in price and selling out fast. Google Trends data showed an increase in the demand for direct flights from Moscow. There was a spike in searches for Aviasales, which is Russia's most popular flight-booking site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aviasales data also showed that the direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul in Turkey and Yerevan in Armenia were sold out on Wednesday. Notably, both destinations allow Russians to enter without a visa.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>No tickets being sold to Russian men aged 18-65</strong></p>

<p>In the latest development, media reports stated that the Russian airlines had stopped selling tickets to Russian men between the age of 18 to 65, those who are potential to be drafted into the reservists' list.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos, videos and information shared on social media.</em></strong></p>

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<p><strong>'How to break arm at home'</strong></p>

<p>Newsweek reported that Google searches for "how to break an arm at home" increased after Putin announced partial mobilisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russians are also searching on Google for how to "avoid mobilisation and stay alive."<br />
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In a tweet, Ukraine's defence ministry said that they would have been better off "Googling instructions for making Molotov cocktails when there was still time."&nbsp;</p>

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They would have been better off Googling instructions for making Molotov cocktails when there was still time.</p>
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<p><strong>Russia-Finland border traffic rises</strong></p>

<p>After the announcement, the traffic on the eastern Finnish border with Russia increased overnight on Wednesday. The Finnish border guard in a tweet said that the surge in activity continued even on Thursday morning as well. It clearly shows that people in Russia are trying to move out of the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Dozens were arrested in Moscow and St Petersburg</strong></p>

<p>More than 700 people were detained across Russia at protests against mobilisation on Wednesday, a rights group said. The independent OVD-Info protest monitoring group said it was aware of detentions in at least 36 different cities. Unsanctioned rallies are illegal under Russia's anti-protest laws.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>'I am concerned': Russian in Istanbul&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>One Russian man arriving at Istanbul Airport said he had left partly over the Kremlin's decision. "Partial mobilisation is one of the reasons why I am here. Very poor step and it seem to be that it can lead to lots of problems to lots of Russian citizens. I am concerned. I didn't believe that the next step would be mobilisation and I feel that not many Russian people want to fight and want to be mobilised and want to go to the army," said Alex as quoted by news agency Reuters. He declined to give surname due to safety concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Kremlin's response</strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Kremlin has responded by stating that the reports of an exodus of fighting-age men are exaggerated. In a call with reporters, Peskov said: "The information about the hype at airports and so on is very much exaggerated ... There is a lot of fake information about this. We need to be very careful about this so as not to become a victim of false information on this matter."&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will use all available means to protect its territory as he has ordered the nation's first partial mobilisation since World War II. Putin said that the additional manpower was needed to win a war against not only Ukraine but also its Western backers. In a televised address, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russia will draft 300,000 reservists to support its military campaign in neighbouring Ukraine. Notably, this is a partial call-up as Russia's defence minister says that the nation has a reserve force of 25 million. Putin's move has been labelled as an "act of desperation" by the West. On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz insisted Russia "cannot win this criminal war" in Ukraine and that Putin "with his most recent decision makes everything much worse". Since the announcement, there have been several reports on how it has impacted the common people in Russia. Flights out of Russia sell out One-way flights out of the country were surging in price and selling out fast. Google Trends data showed an increase in the demand for direct flights from Moscow. There was a spike in searches for Aviasales, which is Russia's most popular flight-booking site. Aviasales data also showed that the direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul in Turkey and Yerevan in Armenia were sold out on Wednesday. Notably, both destinations allow Russians to enter without a visa. No tickets being sold to Russian men aged 18-65 In the latest development, media reports stated that the Russian airlines had stopped selling tickets to Russian men between the age of 18 to 65, those who are potential to be drafted into the reservists' list. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos, videos and information shared on social media. #BREAKING: Social media accounts in Russia: Russian Railways and airlines are refusing to sell tickets to men 18-65 years of age — Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) September 21, 2022 × 'How to break arm at home' Newsweek reported that Google searches for "how to break an arm at home" increased after Putin announced partial mobilisation. Russians are also searching on Google for how to "avoid mobilisation and stay alive." In a tweet, Ukraine's defence ministry said that they would have been better off "Googling instructions for making Molotov cocktails when there was still time." russians are now actively Googling how to avoid mobilization and stay alive. They would have been better off Googling instructions for making Molotov cocktails when there was still time. — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 21, 2022 × The russians were given 12 hours of rest, so Google could answer all the questions, including the question of what is the average life expectancy of a russian soldier in Ukraine. — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 20, 2022 × Russia-Finland border traffic rises After the announcement, the traffic on the eastern Finnish border with Russia increased overnight on Wednesday. The Finnish border guard in a tweet said that the surge in activity continued even on Thursday morning as well. It clearly shows that people in Russia are trying to move out of the country. Liikenne itärajalla vilkastui yön aikana maahan saapuvan liikenteen osalta. Kasvua suhteessa edellisiin viikkoihin on. Määrä on silti yhä vähäinen verrattuna pandemiaa edeltäneeseen aikaan, joten resurssimme riittävät hyvin. Tilanne on viranomaisten hallinnassa. #rajaturvallisuus pic.twitter.com/cYbq0m2uy4 — Rajavartiolaitos (@rajavartijat) September 22, 2022 × Dozens were arrested in Moscow and St Petersburg More than 700 people were detained across Russia at protests against mobilisation on Wednesday, a rights group said. The independent OVD-Info protest monitoring group said it was aware of detentions in at least 36 different cities. Unsanctioned rallies are illegal under Russia's anti-protest laws. Watch this report: × 'I am concerned': Russian in Istanbul One Russian man arriving at Istanbul Airport said he had left partly over the Kremlin's decision. "Partial mobilisation is one of the reasons why I am here. Very poor step and it seem to be that it can lead to lots of problems to lots of Russian citizens. I am concerned. I didn't believe that the next step would be mobilisation and I feel that not many Russian people want to fight and want to be mobilised and want to go to the army," said Alex as quoted by news agency Reuters. He declined to give surname due to safety concerns. Kremlin's response Meanwhile, Kremlin has responded by stating that the reports of an exodus of fighting-age men are exaggerated. In a call with reporters, Peskov said: "The information about the hype at airports and so on is very much exaggerated ... There is a lot of fake information about this. We need to be very careful about this so as not to become a victim of false information on this matter." 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.

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