Biden Says Putin ‘Cannot Remain In Power’

“President Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘cannot remain in power’ in a forceful speech Saturday wrapping up a trip to Europe meant to bolster NATO’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” the Washington Post reports.

“The president’s remark initially seemed to suggest support for regime change — something the Biden administration has taken pains to avoid — though the White House later said Biden only meant Putin should not be allowed to exercise power over his neighbors or the region.”

New York Times: “Mr. Biden also warned Mr. Putin that while the United States was trying to avoid direct confrontation with Russia, Washington would fulfill its obligation to defend its NATO allies.”

Said Biden: “Don’t even think about going on one single inch of NATO territory.”