Wednesday, September 7, 2022

President Biden Will Not Declare Russia A State Sponsor Of Terrorism

Secretary of State Antony Blinken listens to President Joe Biden at the White House, Sept. 6, 2022. Biden has decided to not designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House said Tuesday.  

Reuters: Biden will not declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism - White House 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden has made a final decision against designating Russia as a state sponsor of terror, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday. 

Biden on Monday said Russia should not be designated a state sponsor of terrorism, a label Ukraine has pushed for amid Russia's ongoing invasion while Moscow has warned it would rupture U.S.-Russian ties.  

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WNU Editor: This is the White House explanation on why the U.S. will not brand Russia a "state sponsor of terror" .... Karine Jean-Pierre explains why US won’t declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism (The Independent). The Kremlin has responded and they are underwhelmed .... Kremlin Denies Biden's Softening on Russia Despite Terrorist Label Refusal (Newsweek). 

President Biden Will Not Declare Russia A State Sponsor Of Terrorism 

Biden’s ‘no’ on Russia terrorism label picks Congress fight -- Politico  

White House Rejects Branding Russia A State Sponsor Of Terrorism -- RFE  

Biden rejects branding Russia 'state sponsor of terrorism' -- France 24  

Biden Says No to Appeals to Designate Russia a State Sponsor of Terror -- VOA  

White House won’t declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism -- The Independent

Biden Issues "Final Decision" On State Sponsor Of Terror Label For Russia -- Zero Hedge

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