The Presidents of Russia and the United States had a telephone conversation. The heads of state discussed the escalation of tension on the border with Ukraine. This was reported in the White House.
Joe Biden pointed out Vladimir Putin that Washington is ready for a diplomatic settlement of the situation around Ukraine, and for another scenario. At the same time, the American leader warned of the following – in the event of an attack by Moscow on Kiev, Washington and the allies will respond decisively.
During a telephone conversation, the American colleague expressed to Vladimir Putin his concern about the fate of the American citizens remaining in Ukraine.
A senior US administration official, in turn, called conversation between two presidents professional and meaningful. Putin and Biden agreed to maintain contact in the coming days.
According to a White House spokesman, the United States does not see fundamental changes in the dynamics of the crisis around Ukraine, reports RIA News.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Minister had a conversation with the US Secretary of State. Sergei Lavrov once again repeatedthat Moscow is not going to attack Kiev.