The Guardian: Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions over Ukraine
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 Joe Biden has said he will consider personal sanctions against Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, as western leaders step up military preparations and make plans to shield Europe from Russian gas being cut off.
The rare sanctions threat came as Nato placed forces on standby and reinforced eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets in response to Russia’s troop buildup near its border with Ukraine.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin has responded .... US threats to freeze assets not painful for Russian politicians, but destructive — Kremlin (TASS). More here .... Russia received some verbal answers on security guarantees, senior diplomat says (TASS), and here .... Russia ridicules Biden's remarks about sanctioning Putin if Russia launches an invasion as U.S. pours weapons into Ukraine (CBS News).
President Biden Warns Russian President Putin Of Personal Sanctions If Russia Invades Ukraine
Biden warns he would sanction Putin personally if Russia invades Ukraine -- ABC News
Biden warns of personal sanctions against Putin if Russia invades Ukraine -- France 24
Ukraine: Joe Biden says US could sanction Vladimir Putin -- DW
Biden Says Putin at Risk of Personal Sanctions Over Ukraine -- Bloomberg
Biden says he'd consider slapping Putin with personal sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine -- Insider
Here's What US Sanctions on Putin Might Look Like -- New York Times