U.S. largely settled on Russia sanctions if it invades Ukraine, officials say


  • World
  • Thursday, 13 Jan 2022

FILE PHOTO: Pipes are pictured at a Ukrainian main pipeline in the village of Boyarka near the capital Kiev January 2, 2006. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has largely settled on the options for sanctions against Russia should it invade Ukraine and will be prepared to impose them as soon as any tanks roll, senior Biden administration officials said on Wednesday.

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a small group of reporters that the sanctions are in line with President Joe Biden's vow to hit Russia with severe economic consequences if it invades Ukraine.

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