Sharjah24 - Reuters: President Joe Biden was poised to unveil harsh new sanctions against Russia on Thursday after Moscow attacked Ukraine by land, air and sea, triggering condemnation and financial penalties from the United States and its allies.
Biden will announce the new measures at 1:30 p.m. EST (1830 GMT), the White House said.
Biden met with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies earlier on Thursday to map out more severe measures against Russia after President Vladimir Putin launched what Biden called "a premeditated war" against Ukraine.
Biden, who spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy late on Wednesday, also convened his National Security Council on Thursday to discuss the situation.
His announcement will represent the second tranche of sanctions against Russia since Putin earlier this week declared two breakaway regions of Ukraine independent and sent troops there.
The United States had warned it would initiate waves of sanctions against Moscow if it further invaded Ukraine, and Russia's full-on military assault launched on Thursday led to the latest round of Western penalties.
For an optimal experience, please
