Biden: American sanctions against Russia will have consequences on US

SANAA, Feb. 16 (YPA) – US President Joe Biden has said that the American sanctions against Russia that would be imposed in the event of an invasion of Ukraine will  have consequences on the United States itself and impact energy prices.

“If Russia decides to invade, it will have consequences here at home,” Biden said. “I will not pretend this will be painless. There could be impact on our energy prices.”

“Washington and NATO do not pose a threat to Russia and we are not seeking to destabilize Russia,” he added.

“I say to the Russian people that you are not our enemy and I do not think you want a bloody war against Ukraine,” he said.

The president’s speech coincides with the Russian Defense Ministry’s announcement on Tuesday that some troops in Ukraine’s military vicinity will return to their bases after completing the exercises.

The Russian defence posted videos showing “the forces of the southern and western regions, having completed their duties, have already begun loading on vehicles and trains and moving to their military barracks.

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