Biden says U.S. will respond in ‘robust’ way to harmful actions by Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that the United States was not seeking conflict with Russia, but would respond in a “robust and meaningful way” if the Russian government engaged in harmful activities. Speaking at the start of an eight-day visit to Europe, which will include a NATO summit and a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden also said he would underscore Washington’s “rock solid” commitment to the transatlantic alliance.