What was the primary focus of the initial sanctions imposed by the White House on Russia?

• Military operations

• Travel restrictions

• Financial institutions and oligarchs

• Energy resources

Which political groups in the U.S. were pressuring the White House for more severe sanctions on Russia?

• Both Republicans and Democrats

• Only Democrats

• Neither Republicans nor Democrats

• Only Republicans

What did President Biden and Press Secretary Jen Psaki indicate about the U.S. response to potential further Russian aggression?

• The U.S. will ignore further aggression

• The U.S. will reduce sanctions

• The U.S. will seek diplomatic talks

• The U.S. is ready to impose more sanctions

What significant diplomatic event was canceled amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Russia?

• A trade agreement signing

• A meeting between Russian and U.S. foreign ministers

• A joint military exercise

• A cultural exchange program

What has been the nature of the sanctions threatened by the U.S. against Russia?

• Severe and crippling

• Unrelated to the conflict

• Symbolic and ineffective

• Mild and temporary