The text of Biden's speech was published on the White House website.
“As for Russia, I made it clear to President (Vladimir. -
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) Putin that although we are not seeking escalation, their actions have consequences,” the American leader said.
He said he had responded "directly and proportionally" to "Russian interference" in the US elections and cyberattacks on government and business.
At the same time, Biden stressed that the United States and Russia can cooperate when it is in their interests.
The Kremlin has previously emphasized that Moscow is not involved in cyberattacks on American facilities, and the accusations against it are unfounded and caused by Russophobia.