Putin "directly attacked Ukraine's right to exist," Biden says. "He explicitly threatened war unless his extreme demands were met.nonetheless, there is still time to avert the worst-case scenario." Biden says US and allies still remain open to diplomacy
"None of us should be fooled. None of us will be fooled. There is no justification." - @POTUS on Russia's moves on Ukraine
Biden says he still thinks Russia is planning a major invasion of Ukraine. He says he hopes he's wrong but points to Russia's military presence around Ukraine, including blood supplies. He says: "You don't need blood unless you're starting a war"
US President Joe Biden says: "This is the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine."
U.S. will impose a first set of sanctions on Russia for moving onto Ukraine's territory: POTUS; - Full blocking sanctions on VEB and military bank; - Sanctions on Russian sovereign debt.; - U.S. will apply sanctions on Russia's elites tomorrow
Biden: "Who in the Lord's name does Putin think gives him the right to declare new so-called countries?"
Biden: "Russia has now undeniably moved against Ukraine by declaring these independent states. So today I'm announcing the first tranche of sanctions to impose costs on Russia in response to their actions yesterday"
SHOOTING-- 1300 blk Pennsylvania Ave SE DC. Man with minor GSW to his leg from earlier today. Police are searching for crime scene. Unknown on suspects
2 year agoBiden remarks moved up to 1pm EST
2 year agoPentagon looking at request for security assistance from @CapitolPolice, DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency "The Department is analyzing a request.to provide support at traffic control points" per @PentagonPresSec "No decisions have been made
At 2 p.m., President Biden will make remarks on Russia and Ukraine. The White House has teased more sanctions in light of Putin's moves yesterday
Box Alarm 2000 block 37th St NW. DC firefighters located and extinguished fire 2nd floor bedroom of 2 story row house. No injuries reported. Checking for displacements
Box Alarm 2000 block 37th St NW. Fire 2nd floor of a house
2 year agoShooting at MLK Avenue and Talbert SE with one person transported to a local hospital. The severity of this person's injuries are unknown
Shooting investigation at MLK Avenue and Talbert SE No Look out
STABBING: 100 Bl. of Bruce Pl. S.E. MPD on scene investigating a stabbing with one individual with stab wound injuries
2 year ago2 Alarm Fire 300 block G St South-West DC firefighters knocked down all fire 3rd floor apartment in 8 story occupied apartment building. Conducting searches and assisting occupants in distress due to smoke conditions on multiple floors. No other injuries other than 1 victim
2 year ago2 Alarm Fire 300 block G St South-West DC firefighters arrived with fire showing 3rd floor apartment in occupied multi-story occupied apartment building. 1 victim located. Fire is being knocked down. 20 units & 100 personnel on scene
2-ALARM FIRE-- 301 G St SW DC. Fire on the 3rd floor of Capitol Park Tower
BOX ALARM W/FIRE SHOWING: 300 Bl. of G St. S.W. DCFD on scene of an multi story apartment building with fire showing in an apartment unit on the 3rd floor. WORKING FIRE DISPATCH has been activated
Fire 4th & G St South-West Fire 3rd floor apartment
SHOOTING: DCFD has one individual with a gunshot wound injury. That individual is being transported to a local hospital. Severity of injuries unknown
SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: 4500 Bl. of 3rd St. S.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with unknown injuries so far. DCFD was called to the scene
SHOOTING INVESTIGATION W/VEHICLE SHOT UP: 1300 Bl. of Good Hope Rd. S.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with a vehicle riddled with gunshots. Unknown if any injuries were involved with this particular shooting. MPD CSU units are working multiple crime scenes tonight
Secretary Antony Blinken:I spoke with People's Republic of China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. I underscored the need to preserve Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity
ANOTHER NON CONTACT SHOOTING: 2900 Bl. of 2nd St. S.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with no injuries found. DCFD units called going back in service. The last couple hours there has been multiple shootings taken place
NON CONTACT SHOOTING: 14th St. & S. St. S.E. MPD on scene for reports of multiple gunshot shots heard in the area. No injuries have been found. DCFD units going back in service
Shooting Investigation in the 3400 block of Wheeler Road SE. No lookout
SHOOTING: 3400 Bl. of Wheeler Rd. S.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries. Community members report hearing multiple rounds of gunfire
ANOTHER SHOOTING-- Wheeler Rd and Congress St SE DC. Crime scene may be on 10th Pl. Man shot, still conscious
