Biden warns Putin: Russia will pay 'terrible price' if it invades Ukraine

Reuters2021-12-12

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday said he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia would pay "a terrible price" and face devastating economic consequences if it invaded Ukraine.

Biden told reporters the possibility of sending U.S. ground combat troops to Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion was "never on the table," although the United States and NATO would be required to send in more forces to eastern flank NATO countries to beef up their defenses.

"I made it absolutely clear to President Putin ... that if he moves on Ukraine, the economic consequences for his economy are going to be devastating, devastating," he said after remarks about the deadly tornadoes that hit the United States on Friday.

Biden, who spoke with Putin by telephone for two hours last week, said he had made clear to the Russian leader that Russia's standing in the world would change "markedly" in the event of an incursion into Ukraine.

Biden spent the weekend at his home in Wilmington.

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven richest democracies on Saturday sent a similar message to Moscow after a meeting in Liverpool, warning of dire consequences for any incursion and urging Moscow to return to the negotiating table.

G7 finance ministers are meeting virtually on Monday to review economic concerns, including inflation, but will also touch on potential sanctions against Russia if it moves against Ukraine, officials said.

Ukraine has accused Russia of massing tens of thousands of troops in preparation for a possible large-scale military offensive.

Russia denies planning any attack and accuses Ukraine and the United States of destabilising behaviour, and has said it needs security guarantees for its own protection.

Biden last week promised Central European NATO members more military support amid growing concern over the buildup, which countries near Russia's border worry could result in a similar outcome as Russia's 2014 annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine, Lithuania's presidential adviser said.

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  • koolgal
    2021-12-13
    koolgal
    My heartfelt prayer for 2022 is World Peace, mutual understanding and cooperation between the World Superpowers.  It can save precious lives and resources so that each country can focus on building their own economy, education and health for the betterment of their people.  We certainly need this NOW more than ever before, with Covid-19 and other natural disasters.  May the Spirit of Peace and Love for Mankind prevail, now and always! 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕🌈🌈🌈
  • robot1234
    2021-12-13
    robot1234
    Biden has appeared to be very weak stating upfront no US forces will be deployed to support Ukraine again a possible attack by Russia. What's left unsaid is his strategic error of shifting US forces from Europe and Middle East to Western Pacific against China. This has opened a big vacuum for Russia to march has forces to the border with Ukraine 
  • ZEROHERO
    2021-12-13
    ZEROHERO
    Pay peanuts?
  • htht
    2021-12-13
    htht
    But when Russia starts Putin troops in Ukraine, it will already be too late Biden... [Sly] [Grin] [Happy] [Chuckle] [LOL] 
  • Annalz
    2021-12-12
    Annalz
    Fight benefits nobody
  • PC21
    2021-12-12
    PC21
    Everyone pays if war starts.
    • Venus_M
      buy weaponry stocks [LOL]
    • PC21
      only a few can reap profits from such.
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