Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a cabinet meeting via teleconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia. Photo / APRussian President Vladimir Putin has said he would consider a number of options if the West fails to respond to its push for security guarantees that rule out NATO expansion into Ukraine. US President Joe Biden warned Putin in a video call earlier this month that Russia would face “grave consequences” if it attacked Ukraine. Putin said talks with the United States would be held in Geneva. In a statement issued today, Putin said Russia had made the request in the hope of a constructive response from the West.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 27, 2021 09:44 UTC