Washington: The United States has called for more action against Russia over its occupation of Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden has said Russia will withdraw its favored national status in the trade sector. Imports of vodka, diamonds and seafood will be banned.
Russian parliamentarians and banking officials will be banned. Biden also warned that Russia could face severe repercussions if it uses chemical weapons against Ukraine. At the same time, Biden denied US direct involvement in preventing Russian occupation of Ukraine.
Biden pointed out that such moves, which would pit the NATO alliance against it, would lead to World War III. Biden has made it clear that he will not wage war against Russia in Ukraine. Biden made the statement while urging Ukraine to intervene with NATO in the face of Russian aggression.
English Summary: Joe Biden revokes Russia trading status, bans vodka, diamond imports