White House economic advisor Rouse says:
- looking at options we can take if we were to cut US consumption of Russian energy
- essential that we maintain steady supply of global energy
- considering a range of options on Russian oil imports
- Looking at options to cut US consumption of Russian energy
- Regarding Russian energy imports, says it is mindful of not taking steps that would raise energy prices for American public
- Is not advocating for regime change in Russia
- Whether to join NATO is up to Finland and NATO alliance
Secretary of State Blinken meanwhile says:
- Russia has never been so isolated, we have never been more united
- EU/NATO fully aligned on goals
- Will continue to raise costs for Putin
- Will never seek conflict with Russian
- No fly zone have responsibility to ensure war does not sill over
- only way to implement no fly zone is to send NATO into Ukranian airspace to shoot down Russian planes
- Nothing is off the table, We are evaluating the sanctions every day
- Immediate impact of reducing global supply of energy would be to raise prices at the pump for Americans and pad Russian profits with rising prices
Putin from Tass:
- Signs law on criminal responsibility for fake information about actions of Russian Army
- Signs decress on seizing assets of foreigners encroaching on the rights of Russians
- Confirms criminal responsibility for calls for sanctions against Russia