Biden says that if Russia enters Ukraine it is an “invasion”: “If Putin makes this decision, he will pay dearly”

Joe Biden He assured Thursday that any entry of Russian troops into Ukrainian territory would be considered an “invasion”, a day after suggesting that a “minor” incursion into that country could trigger a different response from NATO allies.

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Biden He said he was “absolutely clear” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding: “If a group of Russian units crosses the border of Ukraine, it is an invasion.”

“It will entail a tough and coordinated economic response that I have discussed in detail with our allies,” he added, addressing reporters ahead of a meeting dedicated to his infrastructure projects.

• The United States does not rule out any option before a Russian attack on Ukraine
• Blinken will meet with his Russian counterpart in Geneva on Friday to lower tension
• The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with weapons to increase its “defensive capacity”

“There should be no doubt: yes Putin make this decision Russia he will pay dearly for it,” insisted the Democrat.

“This is not the only scenario we need to be prepared for. Russia has long experience in aggressive measures that are not open military actions,” he said, referring to possible “actions carried out by Russian soldiers not wearing Russian uniforms” or “cyber attacks.”

“We must be prepared to respond to it in a united and determined manner,” he stressed.

Biden sparked controversy on Wednesday by raising the possibility of a “minor” Russian incursion into Ukraine.

“We want to remind the great powers that there are no minor incursions and no small nations,” Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky replied on Twitter on Thursday.

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