U.S. And Germany Issue Joint Statement Warning Russia Over Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (L) speaks during a news conference with Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department, Jan. 5, 2022, in Washington.  

VOA: US, Germany to 'Respond Swiftly' if Russian Aggression Against Ukraine Escalates  

The United States and Germany reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity on Wednesday, warning of "massive" and "severe consequences" if Russia invades neighboring Ukraine. The renewed warning comes days ahead of scheduled U.S.-Russia talks in Geneva next week. 

"Both Germany and the United States see Russia's actions toward Ukraine as an immediate and urgent challenge to peace and stability in Europe," said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a press conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. 

"We condemn Russia's military buildup on Ukraine's borders as well as Moscow's increasingly harsh rhetoric." Blinken later added: "If Russia nonetheless chooses to escalate, we will respond swiftly."  

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WNU Editor: Germany threatening and warning Russia. That never goes well in Russia. 

 U.S. And Germany Issue Joint Statement Warning Russia Over Ukraine  

Blinken, German minister reiterate warning to Russia over Ukraine -- Reuters  

US, Germany say Russia poses ‘urgent’ challenge to stability -- AP  

US, Germany Say Russia Military Buildup at Ukraine Poses 'Immediate and Urgent Challenge' -- Newsweek  

Germany's Baerbock warns of Russian 'challenge' at first US trip -- DW

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