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Russian President Vladimir Putin misjudged Western response to Ukraine invasion: Joe Biden
Washington:
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin had underestimated the strong response his invasion of Ukraine would be from Western nations as sanctions ramp up the economy. Russian economy.
“Putin’s war was premeditated and gratuitous,” Biden said in prepared remarks made ahead of his annual State of the Union speech.
“He rejected diplomatic efforts. He thought the West and NATO would not reciprocate. And, he thought he could divide us here and at home. Putin was wrong. We were wrong. ready.”