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As fears that Russia may invade Ukraine escalate, Biden spoke with Putin. – The New York Times

By Thomas A. Smith

President Biden spoke with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in a high-stakes diplomatic effort on Tuesday morning to de-escalate a crisis over Ukraine as tens of thousands of Russian troops amass along the Ukrainian border, raising fears of an invasion.

The White House said that Mr. Biden would reaffirm the United States support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The two began their conversation via video-link at 10:07 a.m., according to the White House, and it ended at 12:08 p.m.

via www.nytimes.com

Ukraine would be in a better position now if the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has not been such an utter fiasco.