White House: Massive Consequences If Russia Invades Ukraine January 9, 2022 | Constitutional Nobody
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said that Russia could face massive consequences if it invaded Ukraine again, ahead of crucial talks between Washington and Moscow in the coming days.
Russian and American officials are scheduled to hold discussions in Geneva on Monday, coming amid escalating tensions over thousands of Russian troops that are currently stationed along Ukraines border. Blinken previously said the White House is seeking a diplomatic solution with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Its clear that weve offered him two paths forward, Blinken told ABC News on Sunday. One is through diplomacy and dialogue; the other is through deterrence and massive consequences for Russia if it renews its aggression against Ukraine. And were about to test the proposition of which path President Putin wants to take this week.
NATO and Russia are also scheduled to hold negotiations in Brussels next week. Other talks are scheduled around the same time in Vienna.
During Sunday interviews, the top U.S. diplomat signaled that the Biden administration doesnt anticipate any breakthroughs with the Kremlin on its posture near the Ukrainian border.
Its hard to see making actual progress, as opposed to talking, in an atmosphere of escalation with a gun to Ukraines head. So, if were actually going to make progress, were going to have to see de- escalation, Russia pulling back from the threat that it currently poses to Ukraine, Blinken said on CNN on Sunday.
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