Russia has recalled its ambassador to the United States after President Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin would “pay the price” for allegedly meddling in the 2020 election. Biden spoke to ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos.

George Stephanopoulos: “So, you know Vladimir Putin. You think he’s a killer?”

President Joe Biden: “Mm-hmm, I do.”

George Stephanopoulos: “So what price must he pay?”

President Joe Biden: “The price he’s going to pay, well, you’ll see shortly.”

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it was looking to prevent an “irreversible deterioration in relations” over President Biden’s remarks.