Biden Says "NO" to Nuclear War Possibility... Emergency Call with EU and Others, Warns Russia Sanctions

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] U.S. President Joe Biden on the 28th (local time) dismissed the possibility of nuclear war in relation to Russia's move to strengthen its nuclear forces. He also warned that additional sanctions against Russia, including energy sanctions, could follow.

According to major foreign media, President Biden firmly answered "No" when asked by reporters at the White House whether Americans should be concerned about nuclear war.

Earlier, President Biden held an emergency call with key allies including the European Union (EU) to discuss measures against Russia's nuclear threats. Through his Twitter, he stated, "Discussed Russia's war in Ukraine with allies and partners," and reaffirmed, "We remain committed to supporting Ukraine and are prepared to impose severe consequences if Russia does not take steps to de-escalate tensions."

Among the additional expected sanctions, energy sanctions have been mentioned. Russia produces 12% of the world's crude oil and 17% of natural gas, so energy sanctions by Western countries would inevitably cause significant damage to the overall economy. However, in such a case, global raw material prices could surge and supply instability could intensify, so the U.S. has postponed this option.

The White House also confirmed, "(The leaders of key allied countries) discussed joint efforts to impose sanctions on Russia while maintaining global economic stability regarding energy prices." The previous day, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki hinted that energy sanctions are "all on the table" and could be used at any time depending on Russia's actions.

In a briefing that day, Press Secretary Psaki said regarding Russia's nuclear threats, "Nuclear war cannot happen, and the entire world is taking measures to reduce such threats."

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