Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron threaten Vladimir Putin with sanctions

At the sound of Russian boots approaching the Ukrainian border, Joe Biden responds by threatening his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The American president thus confirmed that he could sanction the head of the state Russian personally in the event of an invasion of Ukraine. These personal sanctions, such as the freezing of the assets of the Russian president, could thus be added to the very strong economic sanctions planned by the United States.

The Americans have also delivered weapons to Kiev, and placed 8,500 men on alert, but for the moment, Joe Biden does not intend to send American or NATO troops there. . Tuesday, January 25, during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Emmanuel Macron showed his support for American positions. “If there should be an attack, the response will be there and the cost will be very high“, he assured. The French president nevertheless advocates de-escalation. He will meet Friday by telephone with Vladimir Putin.