White House officials defended President Joe Biden’s concession that the sanctions he slapped on Moscow would not have stopped Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine.

Biden “clearly” signaled the specific economic costs that would be exacted on Russia if Putin attacked Ukraine, according to deputy national security adviser and Deputy National Economic Council Director Daleep Singh.

Recommended Stories

Democrats can’t fight crime by freeing criminals

What are the most expensive midterm races?

Lula is declared winner of Brazil’s election as Bolsonaro rejects results