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President Vladimir Putin has threatened President Joe Biden with the complete destruction of relations between the two countries if the US imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. Photo/Business Insider
During the 50-minute phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned President Joe Biden that relations between the two countries could collapse if the US imposed sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin told Biden the sanctions could cause a complete breakdown in relations between the two countries.
“Our president also mentioned that it would be a mistake that our descendants will see as a grave mistake,” he said.
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It was previously reported that Biden claimed to have made a firm threat to Putin over the phone. The American leader said Russia would pay a heavy price if it stepped into Ukraine again.
“I explained to President Putin that if he makes another move, if he goes into Ukraine, we will have severe sanctions,” Biden told reporters as he left a Wilmington, Delaware restaurant.
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Reinforcing Biden’s remarks, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that the US would respond if Russia went ahead with its invasion of Ukraine.
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