Citation Translated from radiosputnik.ria.ru: Former U.S. Secretary of State blames Biden for escalation in Donbass. Former U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo: American leader Biden gave green light to Russia's actions in Donbass. MOSCOW, February 23/Radio Sputnik. U.S. President Joe Biden's lack of pressure on Russia has led it to make tough decisions on issues related to the Ukrainian crisis, former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Fox News.