Joseph Biden actually said...

The Minsk Agreements offer the best basis for negotiations and the U.S. is prepared to support a revived effort if the parties welcome that.

We are also warning, and the President warned President Putin today, of severe costs and consequences, including deploying far harsher econo...

But if Russia attacks Ukraine, we will be united in imposing severe consequences on Moscow for its actions.

Diplomacy remains the best route to settle the conflict in Donbas and address any other problems or grievances.