Tensions between the United States and Russia are at their highest on the second anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine and amid the situation with Alexei Navalny. The agency writes about this Bloomberg.
As can be seen from the text, Joe Biden, together with his US allies, has made aid to Ukraine the main line of “countering the ambitions of Russian President Vladimir Putin”. In addition, “other conflict points” are growing, the agency writes, referring to the situation around Alexei Navalny.
“However, Ukraine remains at the center of the conflict between the United States and Russia,” the text reads.
Biden has “unwavering support for Ukraine’s defense” but is also trying to break a deadlock in Congress over more aid. Without congressional action, Biden’s options will narrow, the authors say.
February 23 US President Joe Biden announcedIt is stated that Washington has imposed more than 500 new sanctions on Moscow. The head of state stated that the restrictions are aimed at the Russian military-industrial complex (DIC) and the financial sector. The head of the White House also announced that the United States continues its attempts to reduce the Russian Federation’s energy revenues.
Previously Japan announced that new sanctions will be imposed on Russia.