Lawmakers from either side of the aisle, together with politicians who are sometimes fierce critics, are applauding President Joe Biden for imposing financial sanctions in opposition to Russia, in a uncommon show of bipartisan help for the commander-in-chief.

The help comes following two straight days during which President Biden enacted a collection of financial penalties in an try to forestall Russian President Vladimir Putin from taking army motion in opposition to Ukraine. The U.S. was joined by a variety of allies, together with U.Okay., Canada and Australia, who additionally imposed sanctions.

These sanctions have been designed to instantly influence the Russian financial system, with the president warning Wednesday that he'll "not hesitate to take additional steps if Russia continues to escalate." Probably the most notable sanction was in opposition to the corporate constructing Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which may have a direct impact on Russia's petroleum business whereas blocking the pipeline's homeowners from an estimated $15 billion of worth.

Joe Biden
President Joe BidenDrew Angerer/Getty

Following Biden's bulletins, quite a few politicians in Washington, D.C., took to social media to precise their approval of the president's determination, in one of many largest shows of bipartisan bolstering since he took workplace.

Many Democrats reiterated their stance that they needed the U.S. to proceed to supply help to Ukraine.

Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi took to Twitter to name Putin's actions towards Ukraine "an assault on democracy."

"I applaud @POTUS for his forceful management in imposing the primary tranche of swift & extreme sanctions to counter Russian aggression," Pelosi tweeted. "The U.S. & our allies stand collectively in our unwavering help of the Ukrainian folks."

This sentiment was echoed by Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.).

"Russia's recognition of Donetsk & Luhansk and determination to ship Russian army into Ukraine is a stark violation of Ukrainian sovereignty," Warnock tweeted. "I strongly help the current U.S. sanctions in opposition to Russia and hope different nations proceed to affix us in holding Russia accountable."

Consultant Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) applauded the president's determination throughout an interview Wednesday on AC360, saying that he didn't see the purpose in ready to impose extra penalties on Russia. Schiff continued by saying that the U.S. ought to implement probably the most extreme sanctions that they may.

Moreover, Jennifer Rubin, a journalist for the Washington Put up, famous that: "Response to the sanctions was overwhelmingly constructive in international coverage circles, even amongst staunch Russia hawks."

Most surprisingly was the response from the GOP aspect of the aisle, together with responses from many Republicans who've lengthy been thought of staunch opponents of Biden.

This consists of Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The conservative senator, who usually criticizes President Biden for his insurance policies, tweeted a uncommon present of help on Wednesday after the president sanctioned the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

"President Biden made the suitable determination right this moment," Cruz mentioned. "Permitting Putin's Nord Stream 2 to come back on-line would have created a number of, cascading, and acute safety crises for america and our European allies for generations to come back."

"President Biden has now taken constructive steps in each areas, however way more nonetheless must be completed to discourage and counter the risk that Putin poses to our allies in Ukraine and throughout Europe," he added.

Even with the vast majority of help being bipartisan, some Republicans expressed their emotions that the Biden administration's sanctions had come too late.

"It's clear Russia intends to destroy Ukrainian democracy. There ought to be an aggressive response to current cyber-attacks in opposition to the Ukrainian authorities," mentioned Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). "Preliminary responses by the Biden Administration and our Western allies have been insufficient. All of the whereas, Russia rolls ahead. Let's shortly up our recreation."

Maybe probably the most distinguished present of unity amongst politicians, nonetheless, was a letter from 43 members of congress in each events that implored President Biden to obtain congressional approval earlier than involving the U.S. army within the battle.

"We strongly urge your administration to respect the separation of powers, U.S. legislation, and Congress's constitutional battle powers authority," the letter wrote. "Ought to your administration search to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities...Congress stands able to deliberate over the possibly monumental implications of such situations."

The letter was signed by a variety of Democratic and progressive mainstays. This consists of distinguished politicians equivalent to Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).

Additionally signing the letter have been a variety of Republicans who are sometimes at odds with the president, equivalent to Representatives Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.).

Newsweek has reached out to the White Home for remark.

Replace (02/23/2022, 11 p.m. ET): This story has been up to date with extra info.