The potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is main the Munich Safety Convention in Germany, an annual occasion to forestall one other struggle in Europe.
Addressing the convention on Saturday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris mentioned Russia is spreading disinformation, lies and propaganda — and warned of sanctions.
"Let me be clear, I can say with absolute certainty: If Russia additional invades Ukraine, the USA, along with our allies and companions, will impose important, and unprecedented financial prices," she mentioned.
She informed diplomats and protection officers that nationwide borders shouldn't be modified by power, and that though Russia says it's prepared for talks, its actions don't match its phrase, Christina Ruffini reported for "CBS Saturday Morning."
The U.S. says it would defend each inch of NATO territory, sending troops to nervous European allies like Poland, which Secretary of Protection Lloyd Austin visited Friday and introduced the sale of 250 American-made Abrams tanks.
President Joe Biden reiterated that the U.S. won't be sending its forces into Ukraine to struggle Russia, selecting as a substitute to take intention at Moscow's messaging, and supply the Ukrainian individuals with navy and diplomatic assist.
"We're calling out Russia's plans loudly and repeatedly," Mr. Biden mentioned, "not as a result of we wish a battle, however as a result of we're doing all the things in our energy to take away any purpose that Russia could give to justify invading Ukraine."
He mentioned Friday he's "satisfied" Russian President Vladimir Putin has determined to invade.
On Saturday, Harris was assembly in Munich with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was anticipated to handle the convention. Delegates appeared break up on whether or not it was a good suggestion for Zelensky to go away Ukraine proper now. Even in personal, many American officers had suggested him in opposition to it.