‘Putin chose this war, he will pay’: Biden announces new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion

President Joe Biden forcefully condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Thursday afternoon, and announced strong sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime.

The president said that the United States had already sanctioned Russian banks that hold about $1 trillion in assets, adding that it was also blocking four more major banks.

“This is a pre-meditated attack” Mr Biden said in an address from the White House, noting how he moved 175,000 troops and military supplies ahead of the invasion.

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