Biden has threatened Putin with serious consequences if he invades Ukraine

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Today, December 7, the presidents of the United States and the Russian Federation, Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, held talks in which the American head of state threatened decisive economic and other measures in the event of an invasion of Ukraine.

This was reported by UA with reference to the press service of the White House.

“President Biden expressed deep concern to the United States and our European allies about the escalation of Russian forces around Ukraine and made it clear that the United States and our allies will respond with decisive economic and other measures in the event of military escalation,” the statement said.

Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and called for de-escalation by Russia.

To remind that a video call between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 7 was made due to the build-up of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border.

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