Joe Biden is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday on “a range of topics,” National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne announced Wednesday. The two will have a conversation over the phone, at the request of Putin, the Daily Caller reports. “The Biden Administration continues to engage in extensive diplomacy with our […]
Joe Biden is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday on “a range of topics,” National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne announced Wednesday.
The two will have a conversation over the phone, at the request of Putin, the Daily Caller reports.
“The Biden Administration continues to engage in extensive diplomacy with our European Allies and partners, consulting and coordinating on a common approach in response to Russia’s military build-up on the border with Ukraine,” Horne said in a statement, adding topics will include “diplomatic engagements with Russia.”
“President Biden has spoken with leaders across Europe, and the Biden Administration officials have engaged multilaterally with NATO, the EU, and the OSCE. Officials have also held numerous consultations with their counterparts, including those from eastern flank countries bilaterally and in the B9 format as well as Ukraine,” Horne continued.
A senior administration official reiterated the administration’s stance on responding to Russian aggression against Ukraine during a briefing previewing Thursday’s call.
“We continue to see a significant Russian troop presence in and around the border of Ukraine, and we have continued to make clear to the Russian side that for there to be real progress in these talks, a context of de-escalation will be required,” the official noted.
Biden’s call with Putin is set for 3:30 p.m. and will be the second time the two leaders have spoken this month.
