China News Service, April 29. According to US media reports, on the evening of the 28th local time, US President Biden stated in his first congressional speech after taking office that he had made it clear to Russian President Putin that he would not seek to escalate the conflict, but if the Russian side If you really take action, their actions will have consequences.
Data map: US President Biden.
Biden said in his speech, "I know that many people are worried about Russia. But I have made it clear to Putin that we do not seek... (contradictory) escalation, but if their actions prove to be true, then their actions Will have consequences".
He pointed out that the United States has responded directly and appropriately to Russia's intervention in the US elections and cyber attacks.
But Biden also said that the two sides can also cooperate if it is in the common interest.
The relations between Russia and the United States have been tense recently.
Since Biden took office, the two sides have achieved limited cooperation in the field of arms control. However, there have been obvious differences and intensified confrontation on issues such as Ukraine, cyber security, human rights, and election interference.
On April 15th, the United States imposed sanctions on Russia and expelled 10 Russian diplomats on the grounds of interfering in the US election and carrying out cyber attacks on the United States.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 21st the expulsion of 10 US diplomats in response.