Biden: "Direct Sanctions on Putin if Ukraine Invaded... Some of 8,500 US Troops to Move Soon"

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] U.S. President Joe Biden warned on the 25th (local time) that he could directly sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine.

According to major foreign media, President Biden said on the day, in response to the question, "If President Putin invades Ukraine, do you see personal sanctions against President Putin?" "Yes. You will see that."

He also mentioned that some of the 8,500 U.S. troops would be moved in the near future. However, he added that they would not be deployed to Ukraine.