MNI POLITICAL RISK ANALYSIS – US Daily Brief 24-02-22

Executive Summary:

• This morning the Russian Federation announced a ‘special military operation’ to ‘demilitarise’ and ‘de-nazify’ Ukraine. The ‘operation' has been described as a large-scale invasion of the country and has struck multiple targets across the country.
• President Biden will address the nation at 12:00 ET 17:00 GMT today.
• Biden said: ‘Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.’
• After this morning's dramatic escalation of the conflict there will be calls for Biden to level the harshest possible sanctions on Russia. This could include cutting Russia out of Swift.
• The US and NATO continue to emphasise that no NATO troops will enter Ukraine.
• Today's Daily Brief outlines the US reaction and identifies key lawmakers to watch as the US begins to coordinate its response.

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