Joe Biden described Vladimir Putin as a “war criminal” amid heavy preventing in Ukraine (File)

Russia on Monday summoned the US ambassador in protest after President Joe Biden branded Russian chief Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, saying he had endangered ties.

“Such statements by the American president, which are not worthy of a high-ranking statesman, have put Russian-American relations on the verge of rupture,” the international ministry mentioned in an announcement.

The assertion mentioned ambassador John Sullivan had been handed a proper letter of protest over “recent unacceptable statements” made by Biden.

He was warned that “hostile actions taken against Russia would receive a firm and decisive response,” the ministry mentioned.

Biden described Putin as a “war criminal” in remarks to reporters final week, amid heavy preventing in Ukraine after Moscow despatched tens of 1000’s of troops into the pro-Western nation.

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