Biden confirms new sanctions against Russia this week

The US and its Western allies are set to announce new sanctions against Russia this week.

Source: US President Joe Biden during his address in Warsaw; European Pravda

Quote: "We continue to support the largest sanctions regime ever imposed against a country in history. We are going to announce further sanctions this week with our partners," Biden said.

According to Biden, they "will bring to justice those who are responsible for this war."

Biden added that the US government will seek to punish those responsible for the war crimes and crimes against humanity that the Russians continue to commit. 

The US president visited Warsaw immediately after an unexpected visit to Kyiv.

Background: On Friday, Biden decided to make a risky visit to Kyiv on 20 February, after a briefing in the Oval Office arranged by top members of his national security team.

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