Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged 'the real possibility of war' in Europe

The world is facing a real possibility of war in Europe, and the United States could be on the hook for some cost if Russia invades Ukraine, according to Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris told US allies that the situation at the Ukraine-Russia border signaled that European security was in danger, and that sanctions should be imposed on the Kremlin if it overruns its neighbor.

We are talking about the potential for war in Europe. She told reporters that they should take a moment to understand the significance of what they are talking about.

Over 70 years, there has been peace and security. There is a real possibility of war in Europe.

President Joe Biden planned to huddle with his national security team to review the situation, with Harris set to join the group upon her return from Germany.

According to the Associated Press, the vice president spoke with her team before she left the conference.

During a Friday press conference at the White House, Biden said he was convinced that Putin had made the decision to invade Ukraine.

The president said that they believe they will target the capital of Ukraine.

The Secretary of State and Russian Foreign Minister are scheduled to meet later this week if Russia does not invade the country, which is why Biden is going to conduct a virtual meeting with G7 leaders on Thursday.

The administration is still aiming for a diplomatic end to the situation.

She was asked if Americans should prepare for warfare in Europe.

When America stands for her principles, it requires sometimes for us to put ourselves out there in a way that maybe we will incur some cost, according to the vice president. We are taking specific and appropriate steps to mitigate the cost if it happens.

Harris supports sanctions against Russia if the country invades Ukraine after facing questions about Zelensky's desire for pre-emptive penalties.

Zelensky stated at the conference that they don't need your sanctions after the bombardment will happen and after we will have no borders or parts of our country will be occupied.

The sanctions are a product of our perspective as the United States, but also a shared perspective among our allies, and we have agreed that the deterrence effect of these sanctions is still a meaningful one.