Biden says Putin will pay ‘dear price’ if he invades Ukraine

Mr Biden suggested a 'minor incursion' would elicit a lesser response than a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, saying 'it’s very important that we keep everyone in Nato on the same page'

A Russian armoured vehicle drives off a railway platform after arrival in Belarus (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

President Joe Biden said he believes Vladimir Putin does not want full blown war in Ukraine, and would pay a “dear price” if he moves forward with a military incursion.

Mr Biden, speaking at a news conference to mark his one-year anniversary in office, also said he believes that Russia is preparing to take action on Ukraine, though he does not think Mr Putin has made a final decision.