This is going to impose severe cost on the Russian economy both immediately and over time. We have purposely designed these sanctions to maximize the long term impact on Russia.
On the recordFebruary 23, 2022
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Biden discussed the sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
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