Biden faces complaints he emboldened Russia by mainly saying what he wouldn't do

President Joe Biden is dismissing complaints he has limited his options on Ukraine and Russia by outlining what he will not do, but voters remain unconvinced.

A majority, 56%, of respondents told Associated Press-NORC pollsters Biden has not been “tough enough” on Russian President Vladimir Putin, compared to 36% who considered his approach “about right.” Although Republicans were less likely to support major U.S. engagement in Ukraine, 68% of GOP respondents believed Biden could do more. Regarding Democrats, 43% held the latter opinion in contrast to 53% who thought Biden had struck the “right” balance.