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U.S. President Joe Biden proposed during a phone call made today to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, a summit between the two leaders in a third country “In the coming months” and asked him to “Lower tensions” with Ukraine, as reported by the White House.
Biden expressed to him his “concern” over the Russian military mobilization on the border with Ukraine, a fact that is being followed by international bodies in the face of tensions from both countries.
“President Biden reaffirmed his goal of building a stable and predictable relationship with Russia, consistent with the interests of the United States, and proposed a summit in a third country in the coming months to discuss the full range of issues facing the United States and Russia, “the statement said.
According to the same document, the two presidents “da number of regional and global issues arose, including the intention of the United States and Russia to engage in a strategic stability dialogue on a number of issues. emerging arms control and security, On the basis of the extension of the New START Treaty “.
The White House reported that Biden “made it clear that the United States will act firmly in defense of its national interests in response to Russia’s actions, such as cyber intrusions and electoral interference.”
“President Biden emphasized the indestructible commitment of the United States to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The President expressed our concern over the sudden Russian military concentration in occupied Crimea and on the borders of Ukraine, and called on Russia to reduce tensions. “
From Russia they confirmed the communication between the leaders of the two powers, claiming that the two are they declared themselves willing to “continue the dialogue” to ensure global security.
The Kremlin also confirmed in a statement that Biden proposed to Putin to hold a bilateral summit “in the near future,” but did not specify whether the Russian president had accepted the proposal.
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