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Biden says he'd consider slapping Putin with personal sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine

Russia has warned that sanctioning Vladimir Putin would lead to US-Russia ties being cut. Leaked documents suggest Putin has secret assets abroad.

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Russia has warned that sanctioning Vladimir Putin would lead to US-Russia ties being cut. Leaked documents suggest Putin has secret assets abroad.

Highlights

  • Joe Biden said a Russian invasion of Ukraine could be the “largest invasion since World War II.”
  • Biden said the US could sanction Vladimir Putin personally if an invasion went ahead.
  • He said that if Russia invaded Ukraine, it would have “enormous consequences worldwide” and could be the “largest invasion since World War II.”
  • Russia said earlier this month that Russia would break ties with the US if Putin were sanctioned.
  • Russia denies having plans to invade Ukraine.