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Biden, Putin to hold call as Russia-Ukraine tension smolders

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Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are set to discuss the Russian troop buildup at the Ukraine border. Thursday's call would be their second in recent weeks amid little progress

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Biden to speak with Putin on Thursday at Russian leader's request (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    CNN By Natasha Bertrand President Joe Biden will hold a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday afternoon “to discuss a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic engagements with Russia,” National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne told CNN.

  2. 13News Now Norfolk

    Biden, Putin to hold call over Russian demands, threat of invading Ukraine (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    The negotiations come at a time of tense stalemate between Putin and western countries who have warned him about invading Ukraine.

  3. France 24

    Biden, Putin to hold new phone call amid Ukraine standoff (opens France 24)

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    Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak by telephone Thursday amid high tension on Ukraine, setting the tone for US-Russia security talks next month, the two nations announced.

  4. Triblive

    Biden, Putin to hold call over stepped up security demands (opens Triblive)

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    REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak Thursday as the Russian leader has stepped up his demands for security guarantees in Eastern Europe. The two leaders will discuss “a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic engagements,” National Security Council spokesw…

  5. FOX 5 New York

    Biden, Putin to discuss Russia's demands for security guarantees (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    The two leaders will discuss “a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic engagements, the White House said.

  6. NBC News

    Biden to have call with Putin on Thursday (opens NBC News)

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    The administration said earlier this month that it was weighing sweeping sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Biden Set To Speak With Putin On December 30 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    President Biden will speak with Russian President Putin on Thursday on "a range of topics," NSC spokeswoman Emily Horne said Wednesday.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Biden to hold call with Russia’s Putin on Thursday (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US and Russian presidents will discuss ‘upcoming diplomatic engagements’ amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine.

  9. Politico

    Biden and Putin to talk by phone Thursday (opens Politico)

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    The call will be the second between the leaders this month amid tensions along the Russia-Ukraine border.

  10. The Hill

    Biden to hold another call with Putin on Thursday (opens The Hill)

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    President Biden will hold another phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine and ahead of upcoming discussions on Moscow’s security demands.

  11. Newsweek

    Biden, Putin to speak after Russia ups demands for security guarantees in Eastern Europe (opens Newsweek)

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    The two are scheduled to speak Thursday in a call requested by Russia, which the White House sees as a chance to address the "moment of crisis" in Ukraine.

  12. CBS News

    Biden and Putin to speak Thursday amid tensions over Ukraine (opens CBS News)

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    The White House said Mr. Biden and Putin will discuss " a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic engagements with Russia."

  13. Portland Press Herald

    Biden, Putin to hold call over Russia’s stepped-up security demands (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The talks come as the U.S. and Western allies have watched the buildup of Russian troops near the border of Ukraine, fueling fears that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine.

  14. NBC News

    Biden, Putin to speak Thursday amid growing tensions over Ukraine (opens NBC News)

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    The administration said earlier this month that it was weighing sweeping sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine.

  15. NBC Los Angeles

    Biden to Speak to Putin on Thursday as Russia Builds Up Military Presence on Ukraine Border (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin will speak as Russia continues a military buildup at its border with Ukraine.

  16. Independent Journal Review

    Biden to Hold Second Call With Putin to Discuss 'A Range of Topics' (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    "The Biden Administration continues to engage in extensive diplomacy with our European Allies and partners."

  17. The Guardian

    Biden to speak with Putin amid Russia’s increased presence near Ukraine (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Two leaders will discuss a range of topics, including ‘upcoming diplomatic engagements in Russia’

  18. Wyoming Public Media

    Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The request for a call on Thursday came from the Kremlin. The White House said, "It will take a high level of engagement to address this and to try to find a path to de-escalation."

  19. Los Angeles Times

    President Biden and Vladimir Putin to hold a call over stepped-up security demands (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    U.S. and Western allies have watched the buildup of Russian troops near the border of Ukraine, fueling fears that Moscow is preparing to invade.

  20. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Biden to speak with Putin on Thursday at Russian leader's request | NewsChannel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Natasha Bertrand President Joe Biden will hold a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday afternoon "to discuss a range of topics,

  21. Washington Examiner

    Biden to speak with Putin — at Putin's request (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Joe Biden will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday for their final conversation of the year.

  22. New York Times

    Biden and Putin Will Hold a Call on Ukraine (opens New York Times)

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    The Russian president requested Thursday’s call, which will be the second time in three weeks that the two leaders speak about tensions at the Ukrainian border.

  23. WFMZ Allentown

    Biden, Putin to hold call as Russia-Ukraine tension smolders (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are set to discuss the Russian troop buildup at the Ukraine border. Thursday's call would be their second in recent weeks amid little progress

  24. Fox32 Chicago

    Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.

  25. Los Angeles Times

    Biden and Putin speak again on Ukraine (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    President Biden and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone Thursday, the second direct conversation between the two leaders in the last three weeks as the Russian leader continues to seek assurances from the West before he draws down troops positioned along his country's border with Ukraine.

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