The White House National Security Advisor has announced that the administration will be taking new action against Russia following the sudden death of Russia's opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. The announcement was made on board Air Force One, with plans to implement a major sanctions package on Friday of this week to hold Russia accountable for the events surrounding Mr. Navalny's death.
John Kirby emphasized the need to address Russia's actions throughout the ongoing conflict, describing it as a 'vicious and brutal war' that has persisted for two years. The administration views the sanctions as a crucial step in standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
