Biden Calls on World to Punish Russia for Attempt to Annex Ukrainian Land

President Biden condemned Russia’s claimed annexation of captured Ukrainian territory on Friday and imposed new sanctions on Russian officials and companies. World leaders rallied around Mr. Biden in a collective denunciation of Russia. Even among Russia’s traditional allies, no country stepped forward to recognize the annexation.

But the U.S. has struggled to expand its coalition of nations aiding Ukraine, and several world powers, notably China and India, have maintained strategic partnerships with Russia. The Biden administration is also holding back from imposing sanctions on Russian energy, with officials wary of sending energy prices soaring higher. Read more

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