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Joe Biden says he will talk to Putin and Zelensky about Russia-Ukraine tensions

The president of United States, Joe Bidenhe said on Friday that he is likely to speak with the leaders of Russia or Ukraine, in an attempt to defuse mounting tension over Russian military mobilizations.

“In all likelihood”Biden responded when asked by reporters if he will speak to the Russian president. Vladimir Putin or with the president of Ukraine, Volodimir zelenski. “I’m worried”, He said, and reiterated his support for the “Territorial integrity” from Ukraine.

Shortly before Biden spoke, the White House urged diplomatic efforts to “reduce”The tensions on the border with Ukraine.

Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, spoke with the head of Ukraine’s presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, spokeswoman Emily Horne reported.

“They spoke of their shared concerns about ongoing Russian military activities near the Ukrainian border and their harsh rhetoric towards Ukraine. They agreed that all parties should make diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions “Horne said.

Sullivan “Underscored the unwavering commitment of the United States to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” remarked.

The call came as Zelensky accused Russia of sending signals “Very dangerous” at the border and saying that a coup plot involving Russian citizens had been discovered in Ukraine.

Moscow, which backs separatist territories in eastern Ukraine and seized the Crimea region, has dismissed all the accusations and blames Ukraine and Washington for escalating tensions.

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