Biden Hits Russia With New Sanctions, Says Putin 'Chose War'
Newsy
The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs, and high-tech sectors.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "chose this war" and that his country will bear the consequences of his action. "This aggression cannot go unanswered," President Biden said. "America stands up to bullies. We stand up for freedom." This report on cyber options being presented to @POTUS is off base and does not reflect what is actually being discussed in any shape or form.
The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs and high-tech sectors, President Biden said. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs.
President Biden also said the U.S. will be deploying additional forces to Germany to bolster NATO after the invasion of Ukraine, which is not a member of the defense organization.
