President Joe Biden has warned Americans sanctions on Russia would have an economic impact in the US.
If that is going to be sustained - he will need to try and and keep the public’s support.
But he is being challenged by former US president Donald Trump - who seems to be siding with Russian President Vladamir Putin, praising his moves in Ukraine.
And he is not alone – his former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo also weighed in early in the crisis.

Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Washington, DC.

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