Biden stressed that the U.S. has 'not yet verified' the Kremlin's claims of a military pullback near Ukraine’s borders and that an invasion remains 'distinctly possible.'
the partial withdrawal of its troops near Ukraine's borders, but stressed that the U.S. has "not yet verified" the Kremlin's claims and that an invasion remains "distinctly possible."Biden's update from the White House came at a critical moment in the crisis over Russia's massive military buildup, with U.S. officials warning that an invasion of Ukraine could take place as soon "at any moment.
He added that Russia currently has more than 150,000 troops encircling Ukraine and in Belarus, a higher estimate than U.S. officials had previously provided.Biden used his remarks to emphasize that the path to diplomacy and de-escalation remains open, while forcefully condemning Russia's aggressive actions toward Ukraine and outlining the devastating costs of an invasion."If Russia attacks Ukraine, it will be met with overwhelming international condemnation.
"We will put intense pressure on their largest and most significant financial institutions and key industries. These measures are ready to go as soon and if Russia moves."Biden at one point spoke directly to the people of Russia, telling them that the U.S. and NATO pose no threat to their country and do not view them as "our enemy."
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