Biden warns Putin of 'decisive' action if Russia invades Ukraine

WASHINGTON, 13 February 2022, (TON): US President Joe Biden warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the United States and its allies would "respond decisively" if Russia "further" invaded Ukraine.”

A White House official said “the leaders spoke on a secure call for about an hour on Saturday morning regarding the troop buildup around Ukraine.”

The White House said "President Biden reiterated that a further Russian invasion of Ukraine would produce widespread human suffering and diminish Russia's standing.”

A US official said the call produced no fundamental change and it was unclear if Russia would pursue diplomacy or military action.

The White House added “While the United States was prepared to engage in diplomacy, Washington remained "equally prepared for other scenarios.”

Meanwhile, a French presidency official said Russian President Vladimir Putin gave no indication in a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday that he was preparing to invade Ukraine.

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