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SAENZ: "This comes as there has been widespread condemnation from the U.S. and its allies of Russia’s attempt to annex four regions in Ukraine. President Biden yesterday saying that it was a fraudulent attempt with no legitimacy and the U.S. Had been working with allies behind the scenes ahead of this expected annexation and impose what they described as severe sanctions against Russia in the aftermath. But one thing the U.S. is also taking very seriously is the possibility of Vladimir Putin deciding to use nuclear weapons, which would mark a major escalation in this war. Yesterday national security advisor Jake Sullivan said there’s always that risk, but they do not see an imminent threat at this moment. He stressed they’ve made clear to Russia what the consequences would be if they decide to go that route."