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What are Joe Biden's options with Russia in Ukraine? That all depends on Putin's next move.

WASHINGTON – Rushing U.S. troops to Europe, issuing economic sanctions and sending more lethal weaponry to Ukraine are among the options President Joe Biden is considering as Russia masses troops on Ukraine's border.

The moves aim to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine, and, if he does, to make him pay a price by facing a well-armed adversary.

Biden's approach to the crisis depends on Putin's next moves in eastern Europe, experts say. If Putin is bluffing a full-scale invasion in order to rattle allies and prevent Ukraine from joining NATO, then a U.S. response limited to sanctions and more lethal aid to Ukraine is warranted. A Russian invasion of Ukraine could shatter the alliances that have maintained peace and prosperity in Europe. That would demand a far more robust response, according to former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

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