Harris, U.S. Vice President, Says "Strong Economic Sanctions if Russia Invades Ukraine"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris warned on the 19th (local time) that Russia would face unprecedentedly strong economic sanctions if it invades Ukraine, according to major foreign media reports.

At the second day of the Munich Security Conference held in Munich, Germany, Vice President Harris stated, "We have prepared economic sanctions. They will be swift, severe, and united." She added, "We will target Russia's financial institutions and key industries."

Vice President Harris emphasized that the United States will not stop at economic sanctions but will also further strengthen NATO's eastern region.

The conference was held amid ongoing concerns about the possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. At this meeting, where the Ukraine crisis was a major agenda, senior officials from the U.S., Europe, and other Western countries warned that they would respond with strong sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine, while simultaneously urging dialogue to seek a diplomatic solution.

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