Biden Issues Stern Warning to Putin

President Biden in an hourlong call on Saturday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of “swift and severe costs” if Russia attacks Ukraine, the Washington Post reports.

“Russia has pushed back fiercely against the warnings by the Biden administration that Moscow is on the verge of attack, accusing the West of hysteria and spreading disinformation even as Russian forces continue to hold major exercises near Kyiv’s borders.”

“However, Russia confirmed media reports Saturday that it was pulling its own diplomatic staff from Ukraine.”