Russia launched this attack on Kiev, and likewise, Ukraine recently dealt a blow to Russia's oil refineries. They have taken out, as a matter of fact, 20% of Russia's oil refinery capacity over the course of their attacks. Throughout the month of August. So the president is continuing to watch this intently, and this killing, unfortunately, will continue as long as the war continues. Which is why the president wants it to end, and that's why he's worked harder than anyone to end this war, which would have never started if he were president. (30:43–30:52)
CLAIM
Asserts that the president is monitoring the situation in Ukraine and Russia, and the conflict will continue as long as the war persists.
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