US and its allies will respond decisively if Russia invades Ukraine - Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (local time) that the United States and its allies "will respond decisively" if Russia invades Ukraine, the White House has announced.

During a conversation with the Ukraine leader, President Biden expressed support for diplomatic efforts, beginning next week with a bilateral strategic stability dialogue. "If Russia invades Ukraine further, the United States(US) and its allies and partners will respond decisively," President Biden clarified.


US President Biden last Thursday spoke with Russian President Putin for about an hour. Speaking to reporters the next day, he warned Putin that if Russia takes further measures against Ukraine, his economy will have to pay a "heavy price."