- By John Deloria
- (General Dispatch) – Tension between the U.S. and Russia continues to rise over the Kremlin’s military actions in the Crimean peninsula.
- The deployment of soldiers and weapons of war has been increasing since President Vladimir Putin ordered to confront rebel groups, on the Ukrainian border, where separatists declared war against Kiev.
- President Biden held a second phone call, where they had a long talk with President Vladimir Putin, after there were finger pointing from both sides, Biden said that Russia had interfered in the 2020 election polls.
- Although there have been attempts to hold a personal meeting in the short term, Putin said that for now there is no planning, and he is not interested in discussing political issues with President Biden.
- Previously the US had implemented lax sanctions on Russia, Biden threatened to apply some stricter ones, and however he said he would only add to the list 6 technology companies so as not to raise tensions further.
- “If Russia continues to interfere with our democracy, I am prepared to take further action to respond. It is my responsibility as president of the United States to do so,” Biden said.
- Biden canceled his planned dispatch of two warships to the Black Sea to assess the situation, but reversed his decision after his second call with Putin.
- Ukraine’s tensions with Russia have risen since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was planning some way to regain the Crimean peninsula which was occupied by the Russian army and annexed in 2014.
Adittional Information:
Breitbart: Biden Threatens ‘Further Actions’ Against Russia After Allegedly Nixing Warship Movement
White House Gov: FACT SHEET: Imposing Costs for Harmful Foreign Activities by the Russian Government
