Russia marshalled tanks, drones, paratroopers and ships as part of a new show of force in its drive to secure “security guarantees” focusing on undertakings to ensure no further eastward expansion of NATO.

The U.S. president appeared to nuance a Western response, making a distinction between “a small incursion” and a full-blown invasion.

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.3 percent year-on-year in 2021, down from 2.4 percent a year earlier.