U.S. President Joe Biden has said there will be no direct war and that more economic sanctions will be imposed on Russia. Biden has said he will not send troops to Ukraine and will not negotiate with Putin.
Washington D.C., First Published Feb 25, 2022, 7:52 AM IST
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said no military action will be taken against Russia, which has launched a war in Ukraine. Biden also made it clear that he would not take military action after NATO said it would not take military action. U.S. President Joe Biden has said there will be no direct war and that more economic sanctions will be imposed on Russia. Biden has said he will not send troops to Ukraine and will not negotiate with Putin. The United States has also announced severe economic sanctions against Russia in the wake of the war.
Biden reiterated that Putin had decided to attack months ago. Biden warned that those who started the war would have to suffer the consequences. Biden also promised that NATO would protect its allies. As part of the tightening of economic sanctions against Russia, four Russian banks and major companies were banned. Their US assets were frozen. Biden said Putin’s goal was the restoration of the Soviet Union and that it would take time for the sanctions to work. The French foreign minister has warned Putin to remember that NATO also has nuclear weapons. At the same time, Russia threatens to have serious repercussions on outside intervention in the Russia-Ukraine issue.
President Vladimir Putin has defended Russia’s occupation of Ukraine. Putin explained that there was no other way to protect Russia. Putin says the same way was used to protect Russia’s sovereignty. This has not been officially confirmed. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine issue. The two talked about the current situation.
The prime minister told Putin that the issue should be resolved through talks. The two leaders spoke on the phone. It is learned that Modi also demanded that the crisis be resolved through talks. The ceasefire must occur immediately. Modi also expressed concern over Putin’s safety of Indians. Modi said the safe evacuation of Indians should be given priority. Communication between the two countries will continue at the diplomatic level.
Last Updated Feb 25, 2022, 7:52 AM IST
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