President Biden says that Russian troops remain in “a threatening position” along the border with Ukraine despite assertions from the Kremlin that it had begun repositioning its forces.
announced that troops recently stationed near the Ukrainian border in Russia had completed their military exercises and were returning to their permanent bases, while those currently participating in military drills in Belarus, Ukraine’s neighbor to the north, would do the same when their exercises end on Feb. 20.But not everyone was convinced by Russia’s reassurances.
However, if Russia decides to proceed with military action, the president said, “we will rally the world to oppose its aggression.” The U.S. and NATO allies have prepared a range of economic sanctions to impose against Russia in the event of an attack. That said, he insisted that the U.S. is “not seeking direct confrontation with Russia,” telling the citizens of Russia, “You are not our enemy. And I don't believe you want a bloody and destructive war with Ukraine.”
As Yahoo News reported Monday, officials at the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warned law enforcement, military and others charged with overseeing critical U.S. infrastructure to be prepared for potential Russian cyberattacks in conjunction with a“If Russia attacks the United States or our allies through asymmetric means like disruptive cyberattacks against our companies or critical infrastructure, we are prepared to respond,” Biden said.
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