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Western leaders unite as Russia’s threat grows
US President Joe Biden says there is “total unanimity” with European leaders over Russia’s troop build-up on the border with Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden held a video call with European allies on Monday as Western powers aim for a common strategy against Russia’s actions, amid rising tensions on the border.
Biden’s latest statement comes as the UK warns Russia of “swift” and “unprecedented” sanctions if any incursions take place.
Russia denies plans to invade Ukraine, despite massing some 100,000 soldiers on the Ukrainian border
Joining the US and UK on the call were the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the EU. Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg also dialled in.
“I had a very, very, very good meeting – total unanimity with all the European leaders,” Mr Biden said afterwards.
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is warning Russia that an invasion of Ukraine will be “disastrous” and “painful” as tensions remain high