Biden says Russia will have to pay for meddling in US election

US President Joe Biden believes the Russian leadership will have to “pay the price” in connection with Moscow’s alleged attempts to interfere in the US election

epa09062993 US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Combatant Commander nomination event for, Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost and Army Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on 08 March 2021. Ovost, has been nominated to lead the Transportation Command and Richardson, has been nominated to lead military activities in Latin America at Southern Command. EPA-EFE/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL

 

He expressed this opinion in an interview with ABC television, which was broadcast Wednesday morning.

The host asked about Biden’s reaction to the publication of a report by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. It alleges that Russian authorities allegedly sought to discredit Biden, as well as the Democratic Party to which he belongs, during the country’s election campaign last year.

“He will pay the price”, –  Biden said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. – “We had a long conversation, I know him quite well. At the beginning of the conversation I said to him, ‘I know you and you know me. If I find out this has been going on, be prepared”.