Biden urges Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine: White House
US president backs diplomacy in tensions surrounding Russia and Ukraine.
US president backs diplomacy in tensions surrounding Russia and Ukraine.
Second call this month between 2 leaders ended at 4.25 p.m. Eastern time in US.
Second call this month between 2 leaders started at 3.35 p.m. Eastern time in US.
Leaders will discuss various issues, including diplomatic engagements, says official.
Any dialogue must be based on reciprocity, says senior Biden official.
Law bans imports from Uyghur-majority Xinjiang autonomous region in northwestern China.
Russia ‘seriously interested’ in obtaining reliable, legally fixed guarantees excluding NATO expansion in eastern direction.
US president ‘voiced deep concerns’ of US, European allies about Russia’s escalation near Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden hold talks on wide range of bilateral and international issues.
‘This is a working talk that is taking place during a very difficult period,’ says Kremlin spokesman.