RE: Biden signs ‘executive order’ on sanctions targeting rebel regions22 Feb 2022 05:49
And UK stance is similar:
The UK government has said it will sanction Russia over President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognise two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.
Recent legislation will be used to impose restrictions on people and organisations linked to Russia, the BBC understands.
Government sources say sanctions would be "ratcheted up" in the event of a Russian incursion of Ukraine.