A Russian invasion of Ukraine would "change the world" and be the most important navy operation of its form since World Battle II, President Joe Biden instructed reporters on Tuesday.

Biden once more underscored the gravity of the tense state of affairs on the border between the 2 Jap European international locations, the place Russia has amassed 100,000 troops in potential preparation of an invasion of the previous Soviet republic.

Biden instructed reporters there was "no change within the posture of the Russian forces" alongside the border with Ukraine, in accordance with a video of his remarks captured by the Related Press.

White Home officers have warned of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. However Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov mentioned Tuesday that there isn't any motive to assume Russia is planning something, telling residents there isn't any have to have luggage packed they usually can "sleep nicely," in accordance with the AP.

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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he meets with members of his administration on efforts to decrease costs for working households on the East Room of the White Home, in Washington, D.C., on January 24, 2022. On Tuesday, Biden mentioned a Russian invasion of Ukraine would "change the world" and could be as huge an operation as World Battle II.Brendan Smialowski/Getty Photographs

When requested if the probability of a Russian invasion has elevated or decreased, Biden mentioned the state of affairs was onerous to gauge.

"To be utterly trustworthy with you, it is a bit bit like studying tea leaves," replied Biden, in accordance with a video of the alternate posted by Fox Information.

Whereas Russian President Vladimir Putin's build-up of forces alongside Ukraine's border suggests a preparation to invade, Biden mentioned it should all come right down to a choice from the Russian chief.

Biden once more careworn there will probably be "severe financial penalties" for Putin if he does invade Ukraine, saying he would personally sanction the Russian chief. Biden added that Russia will even see "political penalties" and "huge penalties worldwide," underscoring the importance of the invasion.

"If he had been to maneuver in with all these forces and be the most important invasion since World Battle Two," mentioned Biden. "And it could change the world."

The Pentagon on Monday put over 8,500 troops on standby because the White Home and navy officers decide whether or not to deploy to Europe.

Nonetheless, Biden instructed reporters Tuesday that "there may be not gonna be any American forces transferring into Ukraine." Biden mentioned these forces are a part of a NATO operation that is a part of the alliance's mutual-defense pact. Ukraine just isn't a member of NATO.

"I've spoken with each one in every of our NATO allies... and we're all on the identical web page," mentioned Biden. "We'll make it clear that there isn't any motive for anybody, any member of NATO to fret whether or not or not we might come to their protection."

In latest days, NATO members have made deployments to Jap Europe as a deterrent in opposition to Russia. The alliance mentioned on Monday that member Denmark was sending a frigate to the Baltic Sea and is about to deploy 4 F-16 fighter jets to Lithuania, one other member that shares a border with Russia. The Netherlands is sending two F-35 fighter plane to Bulgaria to assist NATO's air-policing actions within the area, along with placing a ship and land-based models on standby.

"NATO will proceed to take all crucial measures to guard and defend all Allies, together with by reinforcing the japanese a part of the Alliance," NATO Secretary Normal Jens Stoltenberg mentioned in a press release. "We are going to all the time reply to any deterioration of our safety atmosphere, together with by way of strengthening our collective defence."