Biden tells Russia to pay ‘a heavy price’ for its Ukraine actions.

• President Joe Biden has confirmed that the U.S and its allies will respond ‘decisively’ to Russian actions near the Ukrainian border.

• Biden has also indicated that the U.S will hit Russia with further economic sanctions if it moves into the Ukrainian territory.

• Kremlin has demanded the removal of offensive weapons from the region and assurances of non-extension of NATO to the former Soviet Republics.

• The White House dismissed the demands by Russia, claiming that the alliance would include any qualifying country.

• Biden has informed the reporters that the Russian economy will pay a ‘heavy price’ if Russia continues its recent actions in Ukraine.

• The statement by U.S President Joe Biden has come before the senior U.S and Russian officials meet on January 9-10th this year.