Biden: Putin in tough shape, Ukraine has chance to prevail – media
Pravda Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has stated that Kremlin’s leader Vladimir Putin is in a “tough shape” following the imposition of extensive sanctions against Russian oil.
Source: French news agency AFP, citing Biden’s statement, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Earlier, the US and the UK announced large-scale sanctions against the Russian energy sector, targeting companies such as Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas.
Quote: “Putin is in tough shape right now, and I think it’s really important that he not have any breathing room to continue to do the god-awful things he continues to do.”
More details: Biden also noted that there is a “real chance Ukraine can prevail” if it continues to receive support from the West.
Background:
- The day before, the US announced new sanctions that hit the Russian oil refining industry. In particular, Russian oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas were hit by the restrictions.
- Following this, the UK government announced sanctions against Russian companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas.
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