Russian President Vladimir Putin Isn't Retreating On Ukraine Despite New Sanctions

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00:00This is a flagrant violation of international law and demands a firm response from the international community.

00:08Developing this morning, the president taking action.

00:11President Biden and U.S. allies announcing sanctions against Russia.

00:15The president saying an invasion of Ukraine is now underway.

00:18And new this morning, the Kremlin has released a new video of Russian President Vladimir Putin saying

00:23Russia's interests and security are, quote, non-negotiable, but adds Russia is open for direct and honest dialogue.

00:30The White House and the European allies are vowing more punishment of the situation, and Ukraine continues to escalate.

00:35Yeah, we have live team coverage of the crisis in Ukraine.

00:38Moments ago, by the way, Ukrainian officials declaring a state of emergency for much of the country.

00:43CBS4's Bradley Blackburn live at the United Nations with more. Bradley.

00:50Hey, Candice and Maribel.

00:52So, Vladimir Putin calls Russian forces on the ground in eastern Ukraine peacekeeping troops.

00:58But yesterday, here at the United Nations, the secretary general called that a perversion of the idea of peacekeeping.

01:04He is one of many world leaders now criticizing Russia for creating an international crisis.

01:11The U.S. and its allies have started to roll out sanctions against Russia for sending troops into eastern Ukraine,

01:18a move President Biden called the start of a broader offensive.

01:22To put it simply, Russia just announced that it is carving out a big chunk of Ukraine.

01:27The sanctions announced Tuesday target two Russian state banks and several individuals linked to the Kremlin.

01:33The president described the penalties as a first tranche and said more could follow.

01:37Russia goes further with this invasion. We stand prepared to go further as with sanctions.

01:43Russian leader Vladimir Putin showed no sign of backing down.

01:47Yesterday, he defended his decision to recognize two separatist areas as independent states

01:52and said Moscow now has an obligation to defend them.

01:56Satellite images showed new Russian military deployments to the region.

02:00Today, here at the United Nations, the General Assembly is set to meet,

02:04and the deteriorating situation in Ukraine will be the focus of the conversation.

02:08It is high time to return to the path of dialogue and negotiations.

02:13Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled Thursday's sit-down with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

02:19The White House says it's still open to talks.

02:22We're never going to completely close the door to diplomacy, and I don't think the Secretary of State did that either.

02:28But just to build on what he just said, diplomacy can't succeed unless Russia changes course.

02:35U.S. officials say President Putin and the Kremlin don't appear to be looking to engage in serious discussions.

02:44And more and more countries are joining in sanctions against Russia this morning.

02:48Japan and Australia added their names to the list.

02:51Meanwhile, other than economic measures, President Biden is also ordering more American troops, fighter jets,

02:58and other military resources into Eastern Europe to back up NATO countries that border Russia.

03:05Reporting at the U.N. this morning, Bradley Blackburn, CBS 4 News.