‘We know what they really are’: US slams Putin’s ‘peacekeepers’

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “peacekeepers” being sent to Ukraine – telling the security council “we know what they really are”.

“Today, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will recognise as independent states the so-called DPR and LPR regions, the sovereign territory of Ukraine, an area controlled by Russia’s proxies since 2014,” she said.

“He has since announced that he will place Russian troops in these regions, he calls them peacekeepers.

“This is nonsense, we know what they really are.

“In doing so he has put before the world a choice.”

Ms Thomas-Greenfield described Russia’s actions as an unprovoked “clear attack” on the sovereignty of territorial integrity of Ukraine.

“It is an attack on Ukraine’s status as a UN member state, it violates a basic principle of international law and it defies our charter,” she said.

“This move by President Putin is clearly a basis for Russia’s attempt to create a pretext for a further invasion of Ukraine.

“The consequences of this action will be felt far beyond Ukraine’s borders.”

“In essence Putin wants the world to travel back in time to a time before the United Nations, to a time when empires ruled the world.”

Ms Thomas-Greenfield’s remarks follow President Putin's order for Russian troops to conduct a “peacekeeping” mission in two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk.

US President Joe Biden today issued an executive order which will ban new investment, trade and financing in the DPR and LPR regions.

[c-nrpkguf]

To be fair, I think it's been the U.S. who has been responsible for the majority of incursions into other countries whether they be on land or at sea.

[LetterSignedBySpiesWasA-Coup]

'We know what they really are...they're uh, you know....THE THING!!!" - the big guy

[soyoucametosee]

The ultimate response will come from Russia, you fools.

[jaqalenabrooks]

Yeah, you should know all about peacekeeping and integrity, the Afghanistan people aren't thanking you

[jodiebaker]

unsustainable debt props up the empire, and the primary business is w.a.r.

[axeman]

Talking about the UN, this is about NATO and its expansionist activities.

[heintz]

They might bring democracy like the US brought to Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, the list is long

[shaktishaker]

Im more likely to believe putin than trudeau and biden

[johnnycage]

My God..
This administration is doing serious damage to US Interests 😣

[dildoswaggins]

Already 2022 has been interesting to say the least. And it’s only February

[dickjohnson]

Well they used rubber bullets in australia, now they've used rubber bullets in our neighbor to the north Canada, Russia has real bullets. It's sad to see the world go this way.

[Cristoforo]

Putin’s peacekeepers?
That’s like trucker terrorists in Ottawa.

It’s all well crafted spin

[leemollison]

It's all about the money. We will be back to pitchforks and torches at some point.

[tilapiadave]

I'm SHOCKED, , you are suggesting they aren't REAL peace-keeprs?

[anissah]

Ignore our stupid regime, wagging the dog. LET'S GO BRANDON

[RUTHLESSambition]

Ukraine has to stand alone. Land is for those who can hold it. You don't see ANYONE pushing North Korea around. They prepared themselves. Ukraine was too busy stealing American handouts😂😂

[BozesanVlad]

You let Transnistria exist in Moldova as last Soviet, backed up by russian troops, from over 30 years...
Russia do only what they were allowed.

*and US ignored UN when invaded Yugoslavia.

[mojojojo]

Who's to say the Russian separatist are not smuggling more weapons into the country.

[Sam-vnjm]

Bus drivers are now running the country

[Voodoo]

While the worlds watching Putins games China is proberbly sneaking up on someone.