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US, Allies Pledge Unity on Russia; To Do What Isn't as Clear
19 Jan 2022
Associated Press | By Ellen Knickmeyer and Lorne Cook
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden largely has rallied European allies to pledge as one that they will take tough measures against Russia if it rolls troops into Ukraine. But when it comes to what exactly the United States and Europe are willing to do, the allies haven't looked as united.
Militarily, for example, the United States, Turkey and Britain have stood out for supplying or agreeing to supply anti-tank missiles, armed drones, naval warships and other weapons, along with money to help Ukraine build its defenses. A British military flight taking weapons to Ukraine on Monday flew around German airspace rather than taking the most direct route through it, although German officials suggested Wednesday the issue was their paperwork requirement for such overflights rather than any allied dispute over arming Ukraine.
While Biden has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of economic consequences “like none he's ever seen” if Russia invades Ukraine, some major European allies have demonstrated less enthusiasm for huge economic penalties, which could damage some European economies or put in jeopardy the Russian natural gas Europeans need to stay warm this winter.
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