Asked by reporters about sanctions on Russia, Mr. Biden reacted harshly

On March 24, US President Joe Biden reacted sharply after a reporter repeatedly asked why he thought the latest sanctions would change what Russian President Vladimir Putin is doing.

Before Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine, in an interview with CNN, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed “The purpose of the first sanctions is to try to prevent Russia from going to war.”

During a press conference in Brussels, CBS reporter Christina Ruffini asked the US President: “Sir, it can be seen that the containment has not worked. What makes you think that the President of Russia will change course based on the action you took today.”

“Let’s be frank… I’m not saying… sanctions will stop him,” he said. Mr. Biden was speaking at a news conference from Brussels, where he was meeting with NATO leaders.

“You keep talking about it, but sanctions never stop (immediately). But maintaining sanctions, increasing impact, (nor) rationale. because I’m asking to hold today’s NATO meeting, is to make sure that after a month, we’re still doing what we’re doing, not just next month, next month, but for the rest of this year as well. , that is what will stop him.”said the US President.

Asked if he believes NATO’s latest actions will change Russia’s course, Biden responded: “That’s not what I said. You did it again to me…”

“The answer is no,” he added.

Biden’s comments came after a series of senior US administration officials, such as Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said the sanctions were imposed on Russia to prevent President Putin from acting motion.

The administration of US President Joe Biden on March 24 announced sanctions against more than 300 Russian lawmakers and dozens of state companies involved in the hostilities in Ukraine.

In addition, NATO announced the creation of four new combat groups in Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary, agreeing to strengthen defenses and cyber equipment to help Ukraine, including by providing detection, protection and medical supplies, as well as training in decontamination and crisis management.

Mr. Biden said that the most important thing is for the US and its allies to be united.

“The most important thing for us is to maintain unity…” he said.