On Thursday, United States announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and slapped sanctions on over 30 individuals and key financial institutions as it held Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of American federal agencies.
Biden told reporters at the White House that during a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, he had proposed that they meet in person this summer in Europe for a summit to address a range of issues facing both the countries.
I've approved several steps including expulsion of several Russian officials as a consequence of their actions. I've also signed an executive order authorising new measures including sanctions to address specific harmful actions that Russia has taken: US President Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/t8ttUXZDrk
— ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2021
Joe Biden further added– “I have approved several steps including expulsion of several Russian officials as a consequence of their actions. I’ve also signed an executive order authorising new measures including sanctions to address specific harmful actions that Russia has taken”.
While addressing reporters US President Joe Biden said, “If Russia continues to interfere with our democracy, I am prepared to take further actions. But throughout our long history of competition, our two countries have been able to find ways to manage tensions & keep them from escalating out of control,” as quoted by news agency ANI.