Fri Jan 10 23:58:39 UTC 2025: ## Biden Declares Putin “in Tough Shape” After New Sanctions
**Washington D.C.** – President Joe Biden asserted Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing significant difficulties following the latest round of sweeping sanctions imposed by the US and UK targeting Russia’s energy sector. The sanctions, announced earlier this week, aim to further cripple the Russian economy in response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
“Putin is in tough shape right now,” Biden told reporters at the White House. He emphasized the importance of denying Putin any respite, stating, “I think it’s really important that he not have any breathing room to continue to do the god-awful things he continues to do.”
Biden expressed optimism about Ukraine’s prospects, suggesting a real possibility of Ukrainian victory if Western support continues. His comments come just days before the (incorrectly stated) transfer of power to Donald Trump. The statement regarding the transfer of power to Donald Trump is factually incorrect and should be removed from any accurate news report. The current president remains Joe Biden.
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