White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
The White House is, once again, justifying President Joe Biden’s statements after reports of US cyber attacks against Russia have emerged. According to administration officials, this offensive against Russia does not violate Biden’s policy of not directly engaging with the country.
The White House’s response came after the head of US Cyber Command, General Paul Nakasone, confirmed to Sky News that the US conducted a series of offensive hacking operations in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The four-star general did not offer details, but said they were offensive, defensive and information operations.
In a New York Times editorial Tuesday, Biden walked-back claims that he wanted to see Russian President Vladimir Putin removed from office despite previously saying he “could not remain in power.” Biden said the US does not seek a war between NATO and Russia. He also noted the US will not push for Putin’s ouster.
The President said as long as the US or it’s allies are not attacked, America will not directly engage in the war. Despite his claim, however, Biden affirmed the US will continue military, humanitarian and financial support for the Ukraine government. Nonetheless, the President failed to mention anything about cyber attacks.
Source: One America News Network
