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Russia ridicules Biden's remarks about sanctioning Putin if Russia launches an invasion as U.S. pours weapons into Ukraine

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 3 developments

Kremlin suggests any U.S. sanctions targeting leaders would be "absolutely not painful," as Moscow and Washington refuse to back down.

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Jan 21, 2022
Biden's chief of staff on potential sanctions against Putin: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
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Jan 24, 2022
Biden and Putin's Ukraine Crisis Gets Personal as the U.S. Tries to Deter Russian Invasion
Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·
Jan 26, 2022Newest
Russia ridicules Biden's remarks about sanctioning Putin if Russia launches an invasion as U.S. pours weapons into Ukraine
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31 articles, oldest first.

Newsweek
Russia says Joe Biden remarks destabilizing Ukraine (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 19, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding to Biden's warning of "severe economic consequences" to Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Can US sanctions sway Putin’s thinking? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 20, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
More aggressive moves from Washington could backfire on Europe, which depends on Russian energy.
CBS News
Biden's chief of staff on potential sanctions against Putin: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table" (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 20, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Biden Issues New Warning to Russia Over Invading Ukraine (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jan 20, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
U.S. President Joe Biden says any Russian troop movements across Ukraine’s border would constitute an invasion, saying Moscow would “pay a heavy price” for such an action
Newsweek
Trump says Biden's remarks gave Russia the "green light'" on Ukraine (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 20, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
"If you want to stop somebody, you are not going to just be talking about sanctions," Trump told Sean Hannity on Thursday.
Breitbart News
Biden Administration Again Rejects Ukraine’s Call for Sanctions on Russia (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 23, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
The Biden administration on Sunday once again rejected pleas from the Ukrainian government to impose sanctions on Russia.
Newsweek
Biden's timidity on Russia incentivizes Vladimir Putin, John Bolton says (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 23, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Donald Trump's former national security adviser said that Biden's "inadequate and now incoherent policy" will not deter Russia from invading Ukraine.
RedState
Russia Warns Ukraine 'Countdown Is Underway,' Blinken Shows Why Biden Is in Another Foreign Policy Mess (opens RedState)
Published Jan 23, 2022
RedState's feed description
"When it comes to sanctions, the purpose of those sanctions is to deter Russian aggression."
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine: Joe Biden says US could sanction Vladimir Putin | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 24, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be the "largest since World War II" and prompt "enormous consequences," the US president has said.
NPR
The White House responds to the Ukraine crisis by amping up pressure on Russia (opens NPR)
Published Jan 24, 2022
NPR's feed description
President Biden has threatened serious sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine, and 8,500 U.S. troops have been put on heightened alert. We examine what this crisis means for the White House.
The Daily Caller
Biden Considers Personal Sanctions Against Putin If Russia Invades Ukraine (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 24, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he'd consider personally sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin if he invades Ukraine.
FOX Business
Biden administration weighing 'severe' Russia sanctions in case of Ukraine invasion (opens FOX Business)
Published Jan 24, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
The Biden administration is continuing to prepare a "range of severe economic measures" to impose on Russia if it further attempts an invasion into Ukraine, with senior officials saying sanctions being considered would have "massive consequences" for Moscow's economy.
France 24
Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions over Ukraine (opens France 24)
Published Jan 24, 2022
France 24's feed description
The United States warned Moscow on Tuesday of damaging sanctions, including measures personally targeting Vladimir Putin, as Russian combat troops massing around Ukraine launched new exercises.
Forbes
Biden Says ‘No Intention’ To Deploy U.S. Troops In Ukraine– Here’s What The U.S. Is Prepared To Do Instead (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 24, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Biden warned of possible personal sanctions against Vladimir Putin should the Russian president move forward with an invasion of Ukraine.
The Week
Biden says no U.S. or NATO troops will be sent to Ukraine if Russia invades (opens The Week)
Published Jan 24, 2022
The Guardian
UK warns of ‘unprecedented sanctions’ against Russia as Biden says west is united on Ukraine (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 24, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Virtual meeting between western powers comes as the US put 8,500 troops on alert and as France prepares to host a meeting of Russian and Ukrainian officials
New York Times
Biden says the U.S. is willing to levy personal sanctions against Putin. (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 25, 2022
NBC Los Angeles
Biden and Putin's Ukraine Crisis Gets Personal as the U.S. Tries to Deter Russian Invasion (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jan 25, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The U.S. has sent a clear message that Russia, its key personnel and economic sectors as well as its leader Vladimir Putin, could face crippling sanctions.
Breitbart News
Biden Ignored Torrent of Warnings That Lifting Sanctions on Russia Could Lead to More War in Ukraine (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Ukrainian President Zelensky was among those who warned President Joe Biden Russia could invade Ukraine if Nord Stream sanctions were lifted.
CBS News
Russia ridicules Biden's remarks about sanctioning Putin if Russia launches an invasion as U.S. pours weapons into Ukraine (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 25, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Kremlin suggests any U.S. sanctions targeting leaders would be "absolutely not painful," as Moscow and Washington refuse to back down.
Voice of America
Russia Rejects Biden Warning of ‘Severe’ Actions if it Invades Ukraine (opens Voice of America)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Voice of America's feed description
President Joe Biden aired strongest warning, including against Putin himself
The Guardian
Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions over Ukraine | First Thing (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 25, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
US makes preparations to avoid European gas crisis if flow from Russia is cut, while talks aimed at defusing tensions continue. Plus, 224 new species found
The Guardian
Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 25, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
US makes preparations to avoid European gas crisis if flow from Russia is cut, while talks aimed at defusing tensions continue
Insider
Biden says he'd consider slapping Putin with personal sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine (opens Insider)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Insider's feed description
Russia has warned that sanctioning Vladimir Putin would lead to US-Russia ties being cut. Leaked documents suggest Putin has secret assets abroad.
France 24
Biden warns of personal sanctions against Putin if Russia invades Ukraine (opens France 24)
Published Jan 25, 2022
France 24's feed description
The United States on Tuesday warned Moscow of damaging sanctions, including measures personally targeting Vladimir Putin, if it moves ahead with an invasion of Ukraine, as Russian combat troops massi…

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