Biden: "If Russia Expands Threats to Ukraine, Strong Economic Sanctions Will Follow"

Warning Issued During Call with Russian President Putin
Scheduled Consecutive Calls with European Allied Leaders

Russian President Putin is holding a video conference with President Biden.
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Joe Biden warned in a video conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin that if Russia escalates threats against Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies will respond with strong economic sanctions.

According to the White House on the 7th (local time), the two leaders held a conversation for about two hours from 10:07 a.m. to 12:08 p.m. that day.

President Biden expressed deep concern from the U.S. and European allies over Russia's military buildup threatening Ukraine and reiterated support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He urged Russia to return to diplomatic efforts to ease tensions.

The White House stated that the two leaders instructed follow-up measures, and explained that the U.S. will work closely with allies and partners to carry them out.

President Biden is scheduled to discuss the conversation with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and other European leaders during calls later that afternoon.

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