As ruble collapses, senior Biden official details White House sanctions plan

The value of the Russian ruble plummeted after the United States and other countries imposed “the toughest sanctions ever considered” on the country. The sanctions – intended to hit Russian elites and Putin’s close allies – will lead to the seizure of the oligarchs’ “yachts, luxury cars, private jets” and a “crude economic deal” for ordinary Russians. MSNBC’s Ari Melber speaks with Daleep Singh, the Biden administration’s sanctions czar, about how the White House is responding to Russia’s “act of war.” » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC delivers a comprehensive schedule of live news coverage, political opinion and award-winning documentary programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tune in to MSNBC online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc Subscribe to the MSNBC newsletter: MSNBC.com/NewslettersYouTube Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc Follow MSNBC on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/Instamsnbc #MSNBC #Putin #Ruble

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