EU chief: Russia Could Be Cut Off from Markets, Tech Goods

EU chief: Russia Could Be Cut Off from Markets, Tech Goods

GetMUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 19: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gives her speech at the 2022 Munich Security Conference on February 19, 2022 in Munich, Germany. The conference, which brings together security experts, politicians and people of influence from across the globe, is taking place as Russian troops stand amassed on the Russian, Belarusian and Crimean borders to Ukraine, causing international fears of an imminent military invasion. (Photo by Alexandra Beier/Getty Images)ty Images

By KARL RITTER and GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press

MUNICH (AP) — A top European Union official says Russia would have its access to financial markets and high-tech goods limited under Western sanctions being prepared in case it attacks Ukraine.

The comments from the head of the EU's executive commission on Saturday came as tensions over Russia's intentions toward Ukraine intensified further on Saturday.

U.S. President Joe Biden said Friday he was convinced" Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade the neighboring country.

Von der Leyen said that the Kremlin's thinking "may cost Russia a prosperous future."

Western leaders so far have not specified what precise Russian action would trigger sanctions.

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