Biden Warns of Economic Sanctions if Russia Invades Ukraine

Biden Warns of Economic Sanctions if Russia Invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive to meet at the “Villa la Grange,” in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16, 2021. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo
Nick Ciolino
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President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the United States and its allies would respond “with strong economic and other measures” in the event of Russian military escalation against Ukraine.

The two leaders took part in a two-hour bilateral video call Tuesday, Dec. 7. The call started shortly after 10 a.m. and finished shortly after noon.