White House National Security Adviser Warns Of "Severe Economic Consequences" If Russia Invades Ukraine

 

CBS News: Sullivan warns of "severe economic consequences" if Russia invades Ukraine 

Washington — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that Russia will face "severe economic consequences" from the United States and Western allies if it invades Ukraine. 

"In terms of sanctions, what we have laid out is a very clear message to the Russians, and we've done so in concert and in unison with our allies that if they do further invade Ukraine, there will be severe economic consequences and a price to pay," Sullivan said in an interview with "Face the Nation."

"If it turns out that Russia is pummeling Ukraine with cyberattacks, and if that continues over the period ahead, we will work with our allies on the appropriate response." The Biden administration has been pursuing a diplomatic response to the build-up of tanks and more than 100,000 Russian forces along Ukraine's eastern border, and it has been clear it prefers the diplomatic route. U.S. and Russian diplomats met in Geneva, Switzerland, last week to try to defuse the security crisis involving Ukraine.  

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Update: Senior U.S. Official Says Washington 'Ready Either Way' In Russia-Ukraine Crisis (RFE)  

WNU Editor: The Kremlin is expecting more diplomatic pressure from the U.S. .... US May Launch UN Showdown With Russia If 'Ukrainian Crisis Escalates' (Sputnik).

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