Biden Says He's Convinced Putin Has Decided to Invade Ukraine

The transcript discusses the US belief that President Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, raising questions about diplomatic options and potential economic sanctions. The US emphasizes the importance of diplomacy while preparing for possible military actions. Diplomatic efforts include discussions between US and Russian officials and upcoming meetings. The US aims to avert war by sharing intelligence and coordinating with international leaders.

What is the primary method the U.S. plans to use to make Russia pay a steep price?

• Military intervention

• Diplomatic isolation

• Economic sanctions

• Cyber attacks

Why is there hesitation about targeting the energy sector with sanctions?

• Europe relies heavily on Russian fossil fuels.

• It is not a significant part of Russia's economy.

• It would not affect Russia significantly.

• The energy sector is already heavily sanctioned.

What is the U.S. belief regarding President Putin's decision about Ukraine?

• He has decided to invade.

• He is undecided.

• He is waiting for more information.

• He has decided not to invade.

What condition was set for the meeting between Secretary Blinken and Sergey Lavrov?

• The meeting must be held in a neutral country.

• The U.S. must lift some sanctions.

• Russia must not further invade Ukraine.

• Russia must withdraw troops from Ukraine.

What is the U.S. strategy to prevent a war, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Imposing immediate sanctions

• Sharing intelligence aggressively

• Deploying more troops to Ukraine

• Negotiating a peace treaty