The United States stands ready to take various measures against Russia in the event of an invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, the United States continues to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses so that the country can better defend itself if Russia undertakes aggression.
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“President Joe Biden clearly told President Vladimir Putin, and I clearly told this to Minister Sergei Lavrov, that we are considering and are ready to take various steps that we previously refrained from, which could lead to huge consequences for Russia,” he said.
At the same time, he added that the G7 foreign ministers at a meeting in Liverpool demonstrated their determination to resist Russian aggression.
“We have made it clear that there will be huge consequences if Russia decides to renew its aggressive actions against Ukraine,” Blinken added.
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