Brussels — President Biden said Thursday the U.S. and its allies remain firmly united in efforts to help Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion.
Following meetings with allies in Brussels, Biden announced new sanctions against Russia. The new sanctions will hit more than 400 Russian “elites,” members of the Duma legislative body and defense companies. Biden also said the U.S. will provide $1 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including food assistance.
Bid was pressed about the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia and said, “Sanctions never deter.” He argued the “maintenance of sanctions” over time will hopefully increase the pain on Russia and force President Vladimir Putin to change course.
Additionally, Biden confirmed the U.S. plans to accept 100-thousand Ukrainian refugees. He also said Russia should be removed from the G20, a group that includes the world’s leading economies. However, Biden admitted that he wasn’t sure if that could be done.
