It is noted that in this way the United States intends to use its technological advantage in order to strike at the military, civilian and technological sectors of Russia.

The article says that the issue of limiting the export of high-tech products, as well as microelectronics, smartphones, game consoles and TVs, which are made using American technologies or software, is being studied.

Earlier, The New York Times, citing American officials, reported that the White House is preparing new restrictions against Russia in the event of an "invasion" of Ukraine.

According to Reuters, Biden earlier, in a conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, threatened him with sanctions over the situation in Ukraine.

At the same time, during the conversation, Putin noted the possibility of a complete rupture of relations between the two countries in the event of the introduction of the promised "unprecedented sanctions."