Psaki says 'endgame' in Ukraine is up to Putin

As the invasion of Ukraine drags on, members of the media on Monday are beginning to ask what exactly is left in terms of retaliation for President Joe Biden and the US to do when it comes to punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"I'm trying to understand your endgame in Ukraine. You are not going there; you are not sending troops there. There would be no no-fly zone over Ukraine … Would it be a fair assessment to say you are pushing these guys to commit suicide? Knowing that Russia as a superpower will eventually capture the main cities … What's the endgame?" a reporter asked White House press secretary Jen Psaki.

In response, Psaki at the White House press briefing spotlighted the response by the United States and other countries internationally as to the impact of the sanctions and punishments unleashed against Russia and Putin's actions.

"Well the endgame is really a question for President Putin. We have completely crushed his economy; we have provided military assistance, humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainians. Enabling them to fight back for far longer than the Russian leadership anticipated. And again, he has determined what the path forward looks like for him," Psaki responded to the series of questions.