Antony Blinken actually said...

"The purpose of the sanctions in the first instance is to try to deter Russia."

"the United States government assesses that members of Russia`s forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine."

"President Biden said that, in his opinion, war crimes have been committed in Ukraine. Personally, I agree. Intentionally targeting civilians is a war crime."

"Keep up the military pressure on Russia by continuing to arm the Ukrainians a lot."