Biden and Johnson discuss 'unprecedented sanctions package' against Russia

World leaders discuss online efforts to contain 'Russian aggression' and agree to impose new sanctionsagainst Moscow in the event of an escalation of the situation in Ukraine Joe Bidenand Boris Johnson (on screen)

US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as the leaders of several European countries, the European Union and NATO discussed the development of the situation around Ukraine, including sanctions measures against Russia in the event of an escalation of the conflict. It is reported by The Mirror.

Politicians discussed online efforts to contain "Russian aggression", including by preparing serious economic costs for Moscow and strengthening the defense of NATO's eastern flank.

As a result of the meeting, it was decided that in the event of an "invasion" of Ukraine against Russia, it is necessary to introduce an "unprecedented package of sanctions." At the same time, the leaders stressed that diplomatic negotiations are "a top priority." “They also agreed that the international community should not tolerate any action that undermines the sovereignty of Ukraine,” the press service of the British Prime Minister added.

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Threats of new sanctions against Russia by European states began to emerge last fall, when Western media and officials reported that a Russian "invasion" of Ukraine was being prepared. Expected dates were repeatedly called. Moscow denied all accusations. President Vladimir Putin has pointed out that it is the NATO countries that continue to create hotbeds of tension along Russia's borders.