The U.S. and NATO are discussing measures against Russia as Ukrainian leaders say harsher sanctions are needed to end the war.
The White House said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's"endgame" has not shifted in Ukraine.
She added that the U.S. expects to see more atrocities in Ukraine similar to those in Bucha as Russian troops withdraw from cities. "I can't make a comment about sustaining because this war and the needs will change over the course of time," she said. She said it is important to note that the Russian Central Banks is making policy decision to"artificially prop up the ruble."
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janey Yellen said earlier Wednesday that the Russian economy is"reeling" from sanctions and the Russian government is distorting the market for rubles
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