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As tensions escalate over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US is raising its warning level to Russia.
Western countries, including the EU, have also warned that they will join in sanctions if Russia starts a war.
Reporter Jeon Jae-hong reports.
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Missiles fired from submarines soar up in white clouds.
This is a scene of the test launch of the cruise missile ‘Kalibr’ of the Russian Navy.
Russia also foretold an unusual naval fleet exercise in the surrounding waters, involving 140 ships and more than 10,000 soldiers.
In addition, various military equipment and 120,000 troops were deployed near the Ukrainian border.
Although Russia is of the view that it is merely training, not preparation for an invasion, the United States is responding by providing weapons to Ukraine through NATO member states such as Lithuania in case of an invasion, while continuing to raise the level of warning against Russia.
US Secretary of State Blincoln has said the US and its allies will respond immediately if Russia attacks Ukraine.
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“The US and our European allies and partners are focusing on what’s going on in Ukraine. Bigger than the conflict between the two countries, bigger than Russia and NATO.”
It goes one step further from President Biden’s remarks that he would adjust the level of sanctions according to the strength of the Russian aggression.
The European Union, who was hesitant to express its position, also sent a warning message to Russia.
European Commission President von der Leyen said that if Russia attacks Ukraine, it will impose large-scale economic and financial sanctions.
Amid escalating tensions, US Secretary of State Blincoln is scheduled to meet with the Russian Foreign Minister in Geneva, Switzerland on the 21st local time to discuss the situation.
This is Jeon Jae-hong from MBC News.
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