Yellen, who is scheduled to attend the electronic session of the World Economic Forum, confirmed the Davos agenda on Friday, that All pressure tools can be used on Russia without delay. She also said the ministry she leads is working closely with European allies to better identify sensitive areas.
– President Joe Biden announced that we will impose severe restrictions on Russia if it invades Ukraine Yellen reported on CNBC. At the same time, she hoped that Russia would seek diplomatic solutions. Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve He did not comment on the controversial words of Joe Biden that in the event of a small attack by Russia on Ukraine, the reaction of the West would also be insignificant.
On Thursday, Biden himself, as it were He corrected his previous statement. – If any Russian branch crosses the border with Ukraine, it is an invasion – said the President of the United States. He had to pass it on to Vladimir Putin.
This was confirmed by the American politician Washington is also working with European allies that have stronger economic ties with Russia to understand their concerns about potential economic and financial sanctions on their economies. and take them into account when designing responses to the Kremlin’s unwelcome actions.