The United States imposed new sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank on Thursday, the Treasury Department said, as President Joe Biden steps up actions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine before he leaves office in January.

"This sweeping action will make it harder for the Kremlin to evade U.S. sanctions and fund and equip its military," Treasury Secretary Yellen said.

The United States believes that Russia fired a never-before-fielded intermediate-range ballistic missile on Thursday in its attack on Ukraine, an escalation that analysts say could have implications for European missile defense.

In a major policy shift, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use the ballistic missiles within Russia.

Today, our insane neighbor has once again revealed its true nature—its disdain for dignity, freedom, and human life itself. And, most of all, its fear.'