> "The measures we are introducing, that large parts of the world are introducing, are to bring down the Putin regime," the spokesman, who speaks on condition of anonymity, told reporters.

> "We have introduced widespread sanctions, we aim to inflict financial pain on Putin and his regime to stymie the Russian war machine as it attempts to subjugate a democratic European country," he said.

> But pressed on the wider goals of the sanctions drive, the spokesman added: "We're not seeking anything in terms of regime change."

So, trying to bring down the Putin government is not "regime change."