On 12/7/2021, Sullivan laughably claimed Biden “looked Putin in the eye” and put him on notice. “What are the strong economic measures? And how are they different from the ones you put on Russia in 2014 which didn’t deter Russia from taking Crimea – what are they and why do you think they’ll work better this time?” a reporter asked Jake Sullivan.
“I will look you in the eye and tell you as President Biden looked President Putin in the eye and told him today, that things we did not do in 2014—we are prepared to do now,” Sullivan told reporters without offering specifics.
Psaki was asked during her daily press briefing by Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich to weigh in on comments by Ocasio-Cortez, who cast doubt on the existence of mass smash-and-grab robberies, and Lightfoot, who appeared to place part of the blame on retailers for not better protecting their merchandise. “We don’t agree,” Psaki responded bluntly.
Press Sec Jen Psaki Contradicts NSA Sullivan, Says Sanctioning Nord Stream 2 Wouldn’t Change Putin’s Behavior. Asked If Biden Plans To Speak To Americans On Russia, Psaki Says “We’ll Keep You Updated.”
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