The international community is increasing pressure on the Myanmar army, as violent protests still engulf the post-coup Southeast Asian nation.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claims the Joe Biden administration is preparing "additional actions" in the coming days to counter those behind the military coup and crack down on violent protests.

"We will continue to work closely with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific and around the world to hold the perpetrators of violence accountable," said Sullivan in a statement.

This is the latest in a series of US responses to the Myanmar coup.

The move will prevent Myanmar generals from accessing more than one billion dollars in the country's government funds in the US.

On February 22, the US continued to increase pressure on the Myanmar army by adding Myanmar air force commander Maung Maung Kyaw and General Moe Myint Tun, two members of the State Administrative Council, to the list of sanctions.

Following the move from the US, British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab on February 25 announced a new sanctions against six members of the Myanmar army, including General Min Aung Hlaing, for his role in the military coup.

The announcement comes full week after Britain punished Myanmar Defense Minister Mya Tun Oo, Interior Minister Soe Htut and Deputy Interior Minister Than Hlaing for alleged human rights violations following the coup.

Reaction to the bloody protest that killed at least 18 people on Feb. 28, European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security, Josep Borrell, condemned the act of violence in Myanmar,

European ministers agreed to impose sanctions on the Myanmar army for the coup and decided to withhold some development aid for the Southeast Asian nation.

The United Nations and the G7 group, comprising the UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, the US and Japan also condemned violence against protesters and called for the immediate release of arbitrary detainees, including members.

A month after the coup, at least 21 people were killed and dozens injured in protests against the coup.

In an earlier and more drastic move, New Zealand on February 9 announced the suspension of all high-level political and military contacts with Myanmar following its coup.

Japan is also considering stopping new official development aid (ODA) for Myanmar, amid growing global condemnation of the coup and military repression of protests.

The Japanese automaker also decided to delay opening a new factory in Myanmar in February due to growing fears of political instability following the February 1 coup, according to Nikkei Asia.

Earlier, Japan's Kirin brewery on February 5 announced the termination of joint venture cooperation with a Myanmar military-owned corporation.

Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), where Myanmar is a member, have mixed reactions.

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The way China reacted to Myanmar's military arrest of Ms. Suu Kyi on February 1 is also markedly different from the West.

Even rumors that Beijing "supported or implicitly green light" for a military coup earlier this month in Myanmar arose after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in the capital Naypyidaw in January.

"The current development in Myanmar is completely not what China wants to see," said Chinese ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai on 16/2.