Biden says threat of Russian invasion is 'very high'

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about the situation in Russia and Ukraine from the White House in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is "very high."

Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House, Biden said there was “every indication that they are prepared to go into Ukraine” and there was no plan for him to hold a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Writing by Katharine Jackson; editing by Susan Heavey)