White House "Principled Acceptance of US-Russia Summit... Russia Seems to Be Preparing for Full-Scale Attack"

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Amid escalating fears that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could become a reality "within days," a summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been arranged.

The White House confirmed this on the 20th (local time) through a statement by spokesperson Jen Psaki, shortly after the French ?lys?e Palace announced the arrangement of the U.S.-Russia summit.

Spokesperson Psaki stated, "As President Biden has repeatedly emphasized, diplomacy will be pursued up until the very moment the invasion begins," adding, "President Biden has, in principle, accepted a meeting with President Putin if the (Russian invasion of Ukraine) does not occur. We are always ready to engage in diplomacy."

However, she expressed concern, saying, "If Russia chooses war, we are prepared to swiftly impose severe consequences," and "Currently, Russia appears to be preparing for a full-scale assault on Ukraine soon."

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