Happening now breaking news. President Biden condemns Vladimir Putin's

military moves in Ukraine saying he's beginning an invasion. Tonight the

president of the United States is hitting Russia

with tough news sanctions and he's moving more US troops and military equipment into

Europe warning that Putin is poised to go much further and launch what the

president is calling a massive military attack. CNN is covering this crisis

from every angle with our correspondence in Ukraine, in Russia, and here in the United States.

We want to welcome our viewers here in the United States and around the world.

I'm Wolf Blitzer, you're in the situation room.

This is

we begin with President Biden hitting back hard

that Vladimir Putin for his decision to order Russian troops

into Ukraine.

CNN White House correspondent MJ Lee is following the breaking story.

This is the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Tonight, President Biden announcing new steps to punish Russia for its increased aggression

in Ukraine.

Who in the Lord's name does Putin think gives in the right to declare new so-called countries on territory that belong to his neighbors.

In an address to the nation, Biden condemning Vladimir Putin for ordering troops into Eastern

Ukraine.

Shortly after the Russian president declared the independence of two separatist

pro-Kremlin regions.

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