USA: Biden "convinced" that Putin has already taken decision to invade Ukraine

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US President Biden held a press conference in Washington DC on Friday, in order to provide an update on the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

SOT, Joe Biden, US President: “We have reason to believe the Russian forces are planning to and intend to attack Ukraine in the coming week — in the coming days. We believe that they will target Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, a city of 2.8 million innocent people. We’re calling out Russia’s plans loudly and repeatedly, not because we want a conflict, but because we’re doing everything in our power to remove any reason that Russia may give to justify invading Ukraine and prevent them from moving.”

SOT, Joe Biden, US President: “Make no mistake: If Russia pursues its plans, it will be responsible for a catastrophic and needless war of choice. The United States and our Allies are prepared to defend every inch of NATO territory from any threat to our collective security as well. We also will not send troops in to fight in Ukraine, but we will continue to support the Ukrainian people.”

SOT, Joe Biden, US President: “The United States and our Allies and partners will support the Ukrainian people. We will hold Russia accountable for its actions. The West is united and resolved. We’re ready to impose severe sanctions on Russia if it further invades Ukraine. But I say again: Russia can still choose diplomacy. It is not too late to de-escalate and return to the negotiating table. Last night, Russia agreed that Secretary of State Blinken and Foreign Minister Lavrov should meet on Feb- — on February 24th — February 24th in Europe. But if Russia takes military action before that date, it will be clear that they have slammed the door shut on diplomacy. They will have — they will have chosen war, and they will pay a steep price for doing so — not only from the sanctions that we and our allies will impose on Russia, but the moral outrage that the rest of the world will visit upon them.”

SOT, Reporter: “And do you have any indication about whether President Putin has made a decision on whether to invade? Do you feel confident that he — that he hasn’t made that decision already?”

SOT, Joe Biden, US President: “As of this moment, I’m convinced he’s made the decision. We have reason to believe that.”

SOT, Reporter: “So, is diplomacy off the table then?“SOT, Joe Biden, US President: “No. There’s always — until he does, diplomacy is always a possibility.“SOT, Reporter: What reason do you have to believe he is considering that option at all?SOT, Joe Biden, US President: “We have a significant intelligence capability.”

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