US President Joe Biden has agreed in principle to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at a summit, as proposed by Emmanuel Macron, provided that Russia has not invaded Ukraine by then, has confirmed Sunday evening the White House.
The United States “is committed to continuing diplomacy until such time as an invasion begins,” White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
“President Biden has agreed in principle to a meeting with President Putin (…) if an invasion has not taken place,” she continued. “We are also prepared to inflict swift and severe consequences if Russia chooses war instead,” Ms. Psaki added, “and currently Russia appears to be continuing its preparations for a full-scale attack on Ukraine very soon. “.
