US President Biden says he told Russian President Putin that Moscow would pay 'a terrible price' and encounter devastating economic consequences if it choose to invade Ukraine
Biden, who spoke with Putin by telephone for two hours last week, said he had made clear to the Russian leader that Russia would face economic sanctions if invade Ukraine.
Biden also told reporters on Saturday that the possibility of sending US ground combat troops to Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion was "never on the table," although the United States and NATO would be required to send in more forces to eastern flank NATO countries to beef up their defences.
Biden, who spoke with Putin by telephone for two hours last week, said he had made clear to the Russian leader that Russia's standing in the world would change "markedly" in the event of an incursion into Ukraine. G7 finance ministers are meeting virtually on Monday to review economic concerns, including inflation, but will also touch on potential sanctions against Russia if it moves against Ukraine, officials said.Concerns over Russian military deployment
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