U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is concerned about the buildup of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border and warned Moscow of “consequences” if it acts “aggressively and recklessly” in Ukraine. Blinken said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on April 11 that he has “real concerns about Russia’s actions on the borders of Ukraine,” where he said Russia has amassed more troops than at any time since 2014, when Moscow annexed Crimea. He added that U.S. allies in Europe all “share that concern.” While noting that the United States and Russia have a common interest in working together on such strategic priorities as arms control, Blinken said the Biden administration is determined to hold Moscow to account for potential actions in Ukraine. “President Biden’s been very clear about this. If Russia acts recklessly, or aggressively, there will be costs, there will be consequences,” …
Russia Faces ‘Consequences’ if It Acts Aggressively in Ukraine, US’s Blinken Says
April 12, 2021
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