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.
State Dept. spokesman says group made clear ‘they would like to see an American diplomatic presence remain’.
Since end of July, around 101,300 people relocated, White House says
Over 10,900 people evacuated from capital Kabul over past 12 hours, says White House.
Afghans deserve peace after decades of war, says White House.
Biden ‘supports the leadership of the Afghan people, including Ashraf Ghani,’ says White House.
Figure does not include family members of those who aided US, partners in Afghanistan, White House says.