Biden not seeking Russia regime change: White House

Washington: The White House has clarified President Joe Biden’s latest remark against his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, saying that Washington was not seeking a regime change in Moscow.

During an address on Saturday in Warsaw, Biden had said that “for God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power” over Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, the BBC reported.

Also Read

Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China

15 hours ago

US asks G7 countries to impose tariffs on countries purchasing oil from Russia

19 hours ago

Clarifying the remark, a White House official said: “The President’s point was that Putin cannot be allowed to exercise power over his neighbours or the region.”

In response, the Kremlin said: “That’s not for Biden to decide – the president of Russia is elected by Russians.”

IANS