KYIV, UKRAINE — U.S. President Joe Biden said he believes Vladimir Putin doesn’t want full blown war in Ukraine and would pay a "dear price" if he moves forward with a military incursion.
Biden, speaking at a news conference to mark his one-year anniversary in office, also said he believes that Russia is preparing to take action on Ukraine, though he doesn’t think Putin has made a final decision. He suggested thaxjmtzywt he would limit Russia’s access to the international banking system if it did further invade Ukraine.
"I’m not so sure that he is certain what is he going to do," Biden said. He added, "My guess is he will move in."
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Ukrainian soldiers walks under a camouflage net in a trench on the line of separation from pro-Russian rebels near Debaltsevo, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Ukraine Friday, Dec 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Andriy Dubchak)
