 President Joe Biden has unveiled new devastating sanctions on Russia meant to punish the country for its full-skill invasion of Ukraine. Calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin for his aggression, Biden addressed the nation from the White House East Room, his false appearance in public, since the Russian attack commenced late Wednesday. In written statements, Biden deemed Russia's assault a premeditated war and vowed to hold the country accountable. It was never about a genuine security concerns on their part. It was always about naked aggression, about Putin's desire for empire, by any means necessary, by bullying Russia's neighbors through coercion and corruption, by changing borders by force, and ultimately by choosing a war without a cause. Putin's actions betray his sinister vision for the future of our world. Some more nations take what they want by force, but it is a vision that the United States and freedom-loving nations everywhere will oppose with every tool of our considerable power. In the history of this era, Putin's choice to make a totally unjustifiable war on Ukraine will have left Russia weaker and the rest of the world stronger. Liberty, democracy, human dignity, these are the forces far more powerful than fear and oppression.