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