President Biden announced during his first State of the Union Address Monday that the U.S. will close American airspace to Russian aircraft, following the lead of NATO allies that have done the same amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“He has no idea what’s coming,” Biden said of Russian President Vladimir Putin
Biden says he is taking “robust action” to make sure sanctions are aimed at Russia’s economy, and is working with 30 countries to release 60 million barrels of oil reserves from around the world.
“America will lead that effort, releasing 30 Million barrels from our own Strategic Petroleum Reserve,” he says.
“These steps will help blunt gas prices here at home. And I know the news about what’s happening can seem alarming,” he says. “But I want you to know that we are going to be okay.”
President Biden opened his first State of the Union Address Tuesday with remarks about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine while announcing that the U.S. would be closing its airspace to all Russian aircraft.
“Tonight, I’m announcing that we will join our allies in closing off American airspace to all Russian flights, further isolating Russia and adding an additional squeeze on their economy,” Biden said.