WASHINGTON—President Biden promised to make Russian President Vladimir Putin an international pariah as he announced a wave of new sanctions intended to cripple Russia’s economy, military and elites, the latest effort to punish Moscow for launching a large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

“Putin’s aggression in Ukraine will end up costing Russia dearly, economically and strategically,” Mr. Biden said during a speech at the White House. “We will make sure that Putin will be a pariah on the international stage.”

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