We are enforcing the most significant package of economic sanctions in history, and it’s causing significant damage to Russia’s economy. I’ve made it clear that the United States will share in the responsibility of caring for the refugees so the costs do not fall entirely on the European countries bordering Ukraine.Īnd yesterday I spoke with my counterparts from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom about Russia’s escalating violence against Ukraine and the steps that we’re going to take together with our Allies and partners around the world to respond to this aggression. The Vice President Harris is going to be traveling to meet with our allies in Poland and Romania later this week as well. General Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of our Defense Department, is also - was also in Europe, meeting with his counterparts and Allies on NATO’s eastern flank to reassure them - those countries bordering Russia, NATO countries - that we will keep our NATO commitment - a sacred commitment to Article - of Article 5. Over the weekend, I sent Secretary Blinken to visit our border between - the border Poland and Ukraine and to Moldova to see what the situation was firsthand and report back. We’re working with humanitarian organizations to surge tens of thousands of tons of food, water, and medical supplies into Ukraine, and with more on the way. We’re also providing humanitarian support for the Ukrainian people, both those still in Ukraine and those who have fled safely to a neighboring country. We’re accom- we’re - we’re working that out. And we, the United States, are the ones coordinating the delivery of our Allies and partners of similar weapons, from Germany to Finland to the Netherlands. Shipments of defensive weapons are arriving in Ukraine every day from the United States. Thus far, we’ve provided more than $1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. ![]() support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. Over the last week, I’ve spoken with President Zelenskyy several times to hear from him about the situation on the ground and to consult and continuing to consult with our European allies and - about U.S. Republicans and Democrats alike have been clear that we must do this. Republicans and Democrats understand - alike understand that. And when I first spoke to this, I said defending freedom is going to cost - it’s going to cost us as well, in the United States. I said I would level with the American people from the beginning. But there will be costs as well here in the United States. This is a step that we’re taking to inflict further pain on Putin. And today, we remain united - we remain united in our purpose to keep pressure mounting on Putin and his war machine. Our teams are actively discussing how to make this happen. ![]() So we can take this step when others cannot.īut we’re working closely with Europe and our partners to develop a long-term strategy to reduce their dependence on Russian energy as well. The United States produces far more oil domestically than all of European - all the European countries combined. We’re moving forward on this ban, understanding that many of our European Allies and partners may not be in a position to join us. This made - we made this decision in close consultation with our Allies and our partners around the world, particularly in Europe, because a united response to Putin’s aggression has been my overriding focus, to keep all NATO and all of the EU and our allies totally united. This is a move that has strong bipartisan support in the Congress and, I believe, in the country.Īmericans have rallied support - have rallied to support the Ukrainian people and made it clear we will not be part of subsidizing Putin’s war. ports, and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine. That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable at U.S. We’re banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy. Today I’m announcing the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy.
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