President Biden didn't hit Russia with sanctions as severe as he could have Thursday, but Vice President Harris defended the president's move as likely to 'have a direct impact on Russia's economy.'
for its war against Ukraine were"swift and certain," even as Biden avoided deploying the harshest sanctions available against the nation.
Harris' comments followed a press conference by Biden earlier Thursday afternoon at which he announced a variety of sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs and financial institutions. Biden also did not specifically target Russia's energy industry. That move likely prevented energy prices from skyrocketing more than they already are, but it also drew criticism from Republicans.
Russia's military forces are expected to eventually overwhelm Ukraine and sack its capital of Kyiv. But it's also expected that Russia will have to deal with a costly insurgency after taking control of the country. Meanwhile, the U.S. has deployed troops to NATO allies in the region to deter any Russian action beyond Ukraine. Biden announced Thursday he will send 7,000 additional troops to Germany in light of Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine.
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