Putin and Biden hold phone conversation
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have confirmed their intention to hold talks on strategic stability, the White House said following the conversation between the two leaders
“They discussed a number of regional and global issues, including the intention of the United States and Russia to engage in strategic stability dialogue on a range of arms control issues and emerging security threats through the extension of the START-3 treaty”, – the statement said.
Joe Biden voiced concern to Vladimir Putin over the phone about Russia’s “sudden” military build-up in Crimea and on the border with Ukraine, the White House press office said Tuesday.
“President Biden stressed the unwavering US commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and expressed concern about Russia’s sudden military build-up in occupied Crimea and on the border with Ukraine”, – the statement said.